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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.81, 5,171.90 and 982.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.81, 5,171.90 and 982.44 is: 1,473.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.81 : 5,171.90 = 982.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.81/5,171.90 = 982.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.81x = 5,171.90 × 982.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.81x = 5,081,076.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,081,076.52/3,447.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.71

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