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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,289.92, 4,934.32 and 980.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,289.92, 4,934.32 and 980.88 is: 1,471.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,289.92 : 4,934.32 = 980.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,289.92/4,934.32 = 980.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,289.92x = 4,934.32 × 980.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,289.92x = 4,839,975.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839,975.80/3,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.15

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