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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.13, 5,167.51 and 979.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.13, 5,167.51 and 979.62 is: 1,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.13 : 5,167.51 = 979.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.13/5,167.51 = 979.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.13x = 5,167.51 × 979.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.13x = 5,062,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062,196.15/3,445.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.38

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