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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.84, 5,156.72 and 973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.84, 5,156.72 and 973.08 is: 1,459.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.84 : 5,156.72 = 973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.84/5,156.72 = 973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.84x = 5,156.72 × 973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.84x = 5,017,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,017,901.10/3,438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.18

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