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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,456.57, 5,184.86 and 991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,456.57, 5,184.86 and 991.40 is: 1,487.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,456.57 : 5,184.86 = 991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,456.57/5,184.86 = 991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,456.57x = 5,184.86 × 991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,456.57x = 5,140,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140,270.20/3,456.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.10

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