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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.35, 5,186.76 and 992.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.35, 5,186.76 and 992.62 is: 1,488.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.35 : 5,186.76 = 992.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.35/5,186.76 = 992.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.35x = 5,186.76 × 992.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.35x = 5,148,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148,465.38/3,458.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.71

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