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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,580.64, 5,370.96 and 983.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,580.64, 5,370.96 and 983.28 is: 1,474.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,580.64 : 5,370.96 = 983.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,580.64/5,370.96 = 983.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,580.64x = 5,370.96 × 983.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,580.64x = 5,281,157.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,157.55/3,580.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.92

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