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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.68, 5,179.86 and 987.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.68, 5,179.86 and 987.56 is: 1,481.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.68 : 5,179.86 = 987.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.68/5,179.86 = 987.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.68x = 5,179.86 × 987.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.68x = 5,115,422.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,422.54/3,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.58

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