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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,321.13, 4,980.53 and 980.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,321.13, 4,980.53 and 980.51 is: 1,470.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,321.13 : 4,980.53 = 980.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,321.13/4,980.53 = 980.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,321.13x = 4,980.53 × 980.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,321.13x = 4,883,467.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,467.02/3,321.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.42

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