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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.62, 5,179.74 and 987.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.62, 5,179.74 and 987.37 is: 1,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.62 : 5,179.74 = 987.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.62/5,179.74 = 987.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.62x = 5,179.74 × 987.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.62x = 5,114,319.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,319.88/3,452.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.29

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