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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,441.94, 5,163.11 and 976.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,441.94, 5,163.11 and 976.53 is: 1,464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,441.94 : 5,163.11 = 976.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,441.94/5,163.11 = 976.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,441.94x = 5,163.11 × 976.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,441.94x = 5,041,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041,949.95/3,441.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.86

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