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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,320.43, 4,980.77 and 980.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,320.43, 4,980.77 and 980.43 is: 1,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,320.43 : 4,980.77 = 980.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,320.43/4,980.77 = 980.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,320.43x = 4,980.77 × 980.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,320.43x = 4,883,296.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,296.33/3,320.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.68

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