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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.08, 5,160.96 and 975.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.08, 5,160.96 and 975.32 is: 1,462.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.08 : 5,160.96 = 975.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.08/5,160.96 = 975.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.08x = 5,160.96 × 975.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.08x = 5,033,587.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,033,587.51/3,441.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.79

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