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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.70, 5,168.51 and 980.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.70, 5,168.51 and 980.94 is: 1,470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.70 : 5,168.51 = 980.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.70/5,168.51 = 980.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.70x = 5,168.51 × 980.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.70x = 5,069,995.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,995.75/3,446.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.97

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