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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.68, 5,157.92 and 973.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.68, 5,157.92 and 973.44 is: 1,460.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.68 : 5,157.92 = 973.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.68/5,157.92 = 973.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.68x = 5,157.92 × 973.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.68x = 5,020,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,020,925.64/3,438.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.13

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