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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.20, 5,176.98 and 986.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.20, 5,176.98 and 986.39 is: 1,479.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.20 : 5,176.98 = 986.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.20/5,176.98 = 986.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.20x = 5,176.98 × 986.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.20x = 5,106,491.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,106,491.72/3,451.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.63

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