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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.56, 5,157.44 and 973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.56, 5,157.44 and 973.60 is: 1,460.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.56 : 5,157.44 = 973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.56/5,157.44 = 973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.56x = 5,157.44 × 973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.56x = 5,021,283.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,283.58/3,438.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.29

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