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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.29, 5,177.73 and 986.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.29, 5,177.73 and 986.15 is: 1,479.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.29 : 5,177.73 = 986.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.29/5,177.73 = 986.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.29x = 5,177.73 × 986.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.29x = 5,105,992.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105,992.55/3,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.44

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