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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.71, 5,366.50 and 980.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.71, 5,366.50 and 980.65 is: 1,470.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.71 : 5,366.50 = 980.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.71/5,366.50 = 980.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.71x = 5,366.50 × 980.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.71x = 5,262,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,637.81/3,577.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.95

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