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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.23, 5,188.16 and 993.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.23, 5,188.16 and 993.47 is: 1,490.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.23 : 5,188.16 = 993.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.23/5,188.16 = 993.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.23x = 5,188.16 × 993.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.23x = 5,154,289.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,289.32/3,459.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.01

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