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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,033.22, 4,548.39 and 980.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,033.22, 4,548.39 and 980.74 is: 1,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,033.22 : 4,548.39 = 980.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,033.22/4,548.39 = 980.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,033.22x = 4,548.39 × 980.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,033.22x = 4,460,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,788.01/3,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.64

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