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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,980.97, 4,451.37 and 2,434.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,980.97, 4,451.37 and 2,434.22 is: 3,634.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,980.97 : 4,451.37 = 2,434.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,980.97/4,451.37 = 2,434.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,980.97x = 4,451.37 × 2,434.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,980.97x = 10,835,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,835,591.62/2,980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,634.93

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