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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.86, 5,179.22 and 987.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.86, 5,179.22 and 987.66 is: 1,481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.86 : 5,179.22 = 987.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.86/5,179.22 = 987.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.86x = 5,179.22 × 987.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.86x = 5,115,303.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,303.49/3,452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.47

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