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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.68, 5,168.52 and 980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.68, 5,168.52 and 980.55 is: 1,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.68 : 5,168.52 = 980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.68/5,168.52 = 980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.68x = 5,168.52 × 980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.68x = 5,067,992.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,992.29/3,445.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.83

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