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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,451.85, 5,178.54 and 986.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,451.85, 5,178.54 and 986.69 is: 1,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,451.85 : 5,178.54 = 986.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,451.85/5,178.54 = 986.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,451.85x = 5,178.54 × 986.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,451.85x = 5,109,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109,613.63/3,451.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.25

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