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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.54, 5,167.08 and 979.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.54, 5,167.08 and 979.38 is: 1,469.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.54 : 5,167.08 = 979.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.54/5,167.08 = 979.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.54x = 5,167.08 × 979.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.54x = 5,060,534.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060,534.81/3,444.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.15

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