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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.64, 3,549.27 and 980.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.64, 3,549.27 and 980.34 is: 1,470.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.64 : 3,549.27 = 980.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.64/3,549.27 = 980.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.64x = 3,549.27 × 980.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.64x = 3,479,491.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,479,491.35/2,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.22

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