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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,452.92, 5,178.60 and 987.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,452.92, 5,178.60 and 987.22 is: 1,480.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,452.92 : 5,178.60 = 987.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,452.92/5,178.60 = 987.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,452.92x = 5,178.60 × 987.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,452.92x = 5,112,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112,417.49/3,452.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.61

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