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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.92, 5,159.13 and 974.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.92, 5,159.13 and 974.19 is: 1,461.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.92 : 5,159.13 = 974.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.92/5,159.13 = 974.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.92x = 5,159.13 × 974.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.92x = 5,025,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025,972.85/3,439.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.07

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