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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,368.98, 3,550.64 and 980.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,368.98, 3,550.64 and 980.54 is: 1,469.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,368.98 : 3,550.64 = 980.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,368.98/3,550.64 = 980.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,368.98x = 3,550.64 × 980.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,368.98x = 3,481,535.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,535.20/2,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.63

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