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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.54, 5,160.81 and 975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.54, 5,160.81 and 975.38 is: 1,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.54 : 5,160.81 = 975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.54/5,160.81 = 975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.54x = 5,160.81 × 975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.54x = 5,033,750.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,750.86/3,440.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.07

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