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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.20, 5,167.80 and 980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.20, 5,167.80 and 980.10 is: 1,470.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.20 : 5,167.80 = 980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.20/5,167.80 = 980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.20x = 5,167.80 × 980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.20x = 5,064,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,064,960.78/3,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.15

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