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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.63, 5,168.26 and 980.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.63, 5,168.26 and 980.12 is: 1,470.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.63 : 5,168.26 = 980.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.63/5,168.26 = 980.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.63x = 5,168.26 × 980.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.63x = 5,065,514.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,514.99/3,445.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.13

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