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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.02, 5,178.92 and 987.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.02, 5,178.92 and 987.02 is: 1,480.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.02 : 5,178.92 = 987.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.02/5,178.92 = 987.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.02x = 5,178.92 × 987.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.02x = 5,111,692.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,111,692.68/3,452.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.79

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