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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.63, 5,179.28 and 987.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.63, 5,179.28 and 987.53 is: 1,481.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.63 : 5,179.28 = 987.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.63/5,179.28 = 987.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.63x = 5,179.28 × 987.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.63x = 5,114,663.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,663.54/3,452.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.38

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