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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.10, 3,935.76 and 980.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.10, 3,935.76 and 980.44 is: 1,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.10 : 3,935.76 = 980.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.10/3,935.76 = 980.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.10x = 3,935.76 × 980.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.10x = 3,858,776.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,776.53/2,624.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.51

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