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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,445.22, 5,167.04 and 979.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,445.22, 5,167.04 and 979.98 is: 1,469.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,445.22 : 5,167.04 = 979.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,445.22/5,167.04 = 979.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,445.22x = 5,167.04 × 979.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,445.22x = 5,063,590.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063,590.96/3,445.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.75

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