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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,438.99, 5,158.82 and 973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,438.99, 5,158.82 and 973.82 is: 1,460.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,438.99 : 5,158.82 = 973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,438.99/5,158.82 = 973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,438.99x = 5,158.82 × 973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,438.99x = 5,023,762.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,762.09/3,438.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.82

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