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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.54, 5,169.90 and 981.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.54, 5,169.90 and 981.08 is: 1,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.54 : 5,169.90 = 981.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.54/5,169.90 = 981.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.54x = 5,169.90 × 981.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.54x = 5,072,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,085.49/3,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.65

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