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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.73, 5,168.58 and 980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.73, 5,168.58 and 980.58 is: 1,470.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.73 : 5,168.58 = 980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.73/5,168.58 = 980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.73x = 5,168.58 × 980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.73x = 5,068,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,068,206.18/3,445.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.87

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