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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.44, 5,177.92 and 986.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.44, 5,177.92 and 986.61 is: 1,479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.44 : 5,177.92 = 986.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.44/5,177.92 = 986.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.44x = 5,177.92 × 986.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.44x = 5,108,587.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,587.65/3,452.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.70

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