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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.04, 5,158.92 and 973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.04, 5,158.92 and 973.84 is: 1,460.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.04 : 5,158.92 = 973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.04/5,158.92 = 973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.04x = 5,158.92 × 973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.04x = 5,023,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,023,962.65/3,439.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.86

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