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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,457.71, 5,187.48 and 992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,457.71, 5,187.48 and 992.70 is: 1,489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,457.71 : 5,187.48 = 992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,457.71/5,187.48 = 992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,457.71x = 5,187.48 × 992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,457.71x = 5,149,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,149,611.40/3,457.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.31

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