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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.62, 5,159.62 and 974.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.62, 5,159.62 and 974.38 is: 1,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.62 : 5,159.62 = 974.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.62/5,159.62 = 974.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.62x = 5,159.62 × 974.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.62x = 5,027,430.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,430.54/3,439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.62

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