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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,720.30, 5,580.49 and 946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,720.30, 5,580.49 and 946.98 is: 1,420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,720.30 : 5,580.49 = 946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,720.30/5,580.49 = 946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,720.30x = 5,580.49 × 946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,720.30x = 5,284,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,284,593.47/3,720.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.47

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