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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.44, 3,550.64 and 980.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.44, 3,550.64 and 980.06 is: 1,470.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.44 : 3,550.64 = 980.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.44/3,550.64 = 980.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.44x = 3,550.64 × 980.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.44x = 3,479,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,836.41/2,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.49

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