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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,446.57, 5,170.06 and 981.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,446.57, 5,170.06 and 981.21 is: 1,471.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,446.57 : 5,170.06 = 981.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,446.57/5,170.06 = 981.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,446.57x = 5,170.06 × 981.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,446.57x = 5,072,935.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,072,935.19/3,446.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.88

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