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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.16, 5,176.73 and 985.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.16, 5,176.73 and 985.97 is: 1,478.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.16 : 5,176.73 = 985.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.16/5,176.73 = 985.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.16x = 5,176.73 × 985.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.16x = 5,104,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,104,109.30/3,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,478.95

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