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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.62, 5,175.50 and 985.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.62, 5,175.50 and 985.65 is: 1,478.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.62 : 5,175.50 = 985.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.62/5,175.50 = 985.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.62x = 5,175.50 × 985.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.62x = 5,101,226.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,226.65/3,450.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.35

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