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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,448.93, 5,173.56 and 984.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,448.93, 5,173.56 and 984.11 is: 1,476.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,448.93 : 5,173.56 = 984.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,448.93/5,173.56 = 984.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,448.93x = 5,173.56 × 984.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,448.93x = 5,091,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,367.48/3,448.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,476.22

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