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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,577.98, 5,366.34 and 980.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,577.98, 5,366.34 and 980.58 is: 1,470.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,577.98 : 5,366.34 = 980.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,577.98/5,366.34 = 980.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,577.98x = 5,366.34 × 980.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,577.98x = 5,262,125.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,125.68/3,577.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.70

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