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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.81, 5,366.07 and 980.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.81, 5,366.07 and 980.14 is: 1,470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.81 : 5,366.07 = 980.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.81/5,366.07 = 980.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.81x = 5,366.07 × 980.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.81x = 5,259,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259,499.85/3,577.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.03

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