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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,436.74, 5,155.14 and 971.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,436.74, 5,155.14 and 971.64 is: 1,457.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,436.74 : 5,155.14 = 971.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,436.74/5,155.14 = 971.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,436.74x = 5,155.14 × 971.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,436.74x = 5,008,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,940.23/3,436.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.47

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