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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.13, 3,936.06 and 980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.13, 3,936.06 and 980.55 is: 1,470.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.13 : 3,936.06 = 980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.13/3,936.06 = 980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.13x = 3,936.06 × 980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.13x = 3,859,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,859,503.63/2,624.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.77

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