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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,318.61, 4,977.92 and 980.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,318.61, 4,977.92 and 980.26 is: 1,470.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,318.61 : 4,977.92 = 980.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,318.61/4,977.92 = 980.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,318.61x = 4,977.92 × 980.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,318.61x = 4,879,657.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,657.17/3,318.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.39

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