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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.73, 5,178.99 and 987.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.73, 5,178.99 and 987.55 is: 1,481.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.73 : 5,178.99 = 987.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.73/5,178.99 = 987.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.73x = 5,178.99 × 987.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.73x = 5,114,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114,511.57/3,452.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.29

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