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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.11, 5,175.42 and 985.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.11, 5,175.42 and 985.13 is: 1,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.11 : 5,175.42 = 985.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.11/5,175.42 = 985.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.11x = 5,175.42 × 985.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.11x = 5,098,430.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,098,430.70/3,450.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.76

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