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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.94, 5,157.64 and 973.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.94, 5,157.64 and 973.20 is: 1,459.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.94 : 5,157.64 = 973.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.94/5,157.64 = 973.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.94x = 5,157.64 × 973.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.94x = 5,019,415.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,019,415.25/3,438.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.58

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