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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.44, 5,176.46 and 985.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.44, 5,176.46 and 985.29 is: 1,478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.44 : 5,176.46 = 985.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.44/5,176.46 = 985.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.44x = 5,176.46 × 985.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.44x = 5,100,316.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100,316.74/3,450.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.17

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