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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.24, 5,167.08 and 980

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.24, 5,167.08 and 980 is: 1,469.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.24 : 5,167.08 = 980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.24/5,167.08 = 980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.24x = 5,167.08 × 980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.24x = 5,063,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,738.40/3,445.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.78

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