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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.22, 5,365.80 and 980.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.22, 5,365.80 and 980.16 is: 1,470.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.22 : 5,365.80 = 980.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.22/5,365.80 = 980.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.22x = 5,365.80 × 980.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.22x = 5,259,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,342.53/3,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.23

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