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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,447.87, 5,171.82 and 982.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,447.87, 5,171.82 and 982.68 is: 1,474.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,447.87 : 5,171.82 = 982.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,447.87/5,171.82 = 982.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,447.87x = 5,171.82 × 982.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,447.87x = 5,082,244.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,082,244.08/3,447.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.02

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