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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.84, 5,167.98 and 980.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.84, 5,167.98 and 980.60 is: 1,470.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.84 : 5,167.98 = 980.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.84/5,167.98 = 980.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.84x = 5,167.98 × 980.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.84x = 5,067,729.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,729.20/3,445.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.68

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