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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.45, 5,186.97 and 992.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.45, 5,186.97 and 992.29 is: 1,488.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.45 : 5,186.97 = 992.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.45/5,186.97 = 992.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.45x = 5,186.97 × 992.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.45x = 5,146,978.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,978.46/3,457.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.66

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