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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.78, 5,168.91 and 980.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.78, 5,168.91 and 980.80 is: 1,471.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.78 : 5,168.91 = 980.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.78/5,168.91 = 980.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.78x = 5,168.91 × 980.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.78x = 5,069,666.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,666.93/3,445.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.27

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