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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.62, 5,178.49 and 987.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.62, 5,178.49 and 987.65 is: 1,481.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.62 : 5,178.49 = 987.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.62/5,178.49 = 987.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.62x = 5,178.49 × 987.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.62x = 5,114,535.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,535.65/3,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.35

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