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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,450.88, 5,176.49 and 985.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,450.88, 5,176.49 and 985.87 is: 1,478.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,450.88 : 5,176.49 = 985.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,450.88/5,176.49 = 985.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,450.88x = 5,176.49 × 985.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,450.88x = 5,103,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103,346.20/3,450.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.85

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