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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.85, 5,177.04 and 985.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.85, 5,177.04 and 985.69 is: 1,478.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.85 : 5,177.04 = 985.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.85/5,177.04 = 985.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.85x = 5,177.04 × 985.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.85x = 5,102,943.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,102,943.90/3,450.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.75

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