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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.64, 5,169.92 and 981.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.64, 5,169.92 and 981.90 is: 1,472.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.64 : 5,169.92 = 981.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.64/5,169.92 = 981.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.64x = 5,169.92 × 981.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.64x = 5,076,346.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,076,346.90/3,447.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.41

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