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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.79, 3,935.77 and 980.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.79, 3,935.77 and 980.03 is: 1,470.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.79 : 3,935.77 = 980.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.79/3,935.77 = 980.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.79x = 3,935.77 × 980.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.79x = 3,857,180.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,857,180.06/2,623.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.08

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