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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,901.77, 5,852.79 and 980.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,901.77, 5,852.79 and 980.10 is: 1,470.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,901.77 : 5,852.79 = 980.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,901.77/5,852.79 = 980.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,901.77x = 5,852.79 × 980.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,901.77x = 5,736,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,736,319.48/3,901.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.18

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