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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.61, 5,161.92 and 976.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.61, 5,161.92 and 976.65 is: 1,464.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.61 : 5,161.92 = 976.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.61/5,161.92 = 976.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.61x = 5,161.92 × 976.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.61x = 5,041,389.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,389.17/3,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.83

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