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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.62, 5,176.99 and 986.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.62, 5,176.99 and 986.65 is: 1,479.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.62 : 5,176.99 = 986.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.62/5,176.99 = 986.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.62x = 5,176.99 × 986.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.62x = 5,107,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107,877.18/3,451.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.85

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