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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,625.08, 3,935.99 and 980.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,625.08, 3,935.99 and 980.78 is: 1,470.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,625.08 : 3,935.99 = 980.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,625.08/3,935.99 = 980.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,625.08x = 3,935.99 × 980.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,625.08x = 3,860,323.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,860,323.04/2,625.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.56

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