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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.41, 5,365.30 and 980.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.41, 5,365.30 and 980.55 is: 1,470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.41 : 5,365.30 = 980.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.41/5,365.30 = 980.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.41x = 5,365.30 × 980.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.41x = 5,260,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,940.01/3,577.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.60

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