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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,439.98, 5,159.97 and 974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,439.98, 5,159.97 and 974.80 is: 1,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,439.98 : 5,159.97 = 974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,439.98/5,159.97 = 974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,439.98x = 5,159.97 × 974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,439.98x = 5,029,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,029,940.28/3,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.20

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