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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,458.71, 5,188.98 and 993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,458.71, 5,188.98 and 993.70 is: 1,490.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,458.71 : 5,188.98 = 993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,458.71/5,188.98 = 993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,458.71x = 5,188.98 × 993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,458.71x = 5,156,289.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,156,289.43/3,458.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.81

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