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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.28, 3,548.49 and 980.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.28, 3,548.49 and 980.29 is: 1,469.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.28 : 3,548.49 = 980.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.28/3,548.49 = 980.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.28x = 3,548.49 × 980.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.28x = 3,478,549.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,478,549.26/2,367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.43

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