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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.47 and 980.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,367.70, 3,551.47 and 980.66 is: 1,470.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,367.70 : 3,551.47 = 980.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,367.70/3,551.47 = 980.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,367.70x = 3,551.47 × 980.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,367.70x = 3,482,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,784.57/2,367.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.96

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