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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.64, 5,366.70 and 980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.64, 5,366.70 and 980.52 is: 1,470.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.64 : 5,366.70 = 980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.64/5,366.70 = 980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.64x = 5,366.70 × 980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.64x = 5,262,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,156.68/3,577.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.85

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