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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.23, 3,550.84 and 980.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.23, 3,550.84 and 980.20 is: 1,470.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.23 : 3,550.84 = 980.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.23/3,550.84 = 980.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.23x = 3,550.84 × 980.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.23x = 3,480,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,480,535.36/2,367.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.30

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