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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,453.42, 5,179.35 and 987.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,453.42, 5,179.35 and 987.72 is: 1,481.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,453.42 : 5,179.35 = 987.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,453.42/5,179.35 = 987.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,453.42x = 5,179.35 × 987.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,453.42x = 5,115,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115,747.58/3,453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,481.36

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