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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.25, 5,366.18 and 980.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.25, 5,366.18 and 980.19 is: 1,470.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.25 : 5,366.18 = 980.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.25/5,366.18 = 980.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.25x = 5,366.18 × 980.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.25x = 5,259,878.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,878.42/3,577.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.37

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