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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,624.44, 3,937.20 and 980.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,624.44, 3,937.20 and 980.59 is: 1,471.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,624.44 : 3,937.20 = 980.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,624.44/3,937.20 = 980.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,624.44x = 3,937.20 × 980.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,624.44x = 3,860,778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,778.95/2,624.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.09

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