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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.42, 5,189.33 and 994.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.42, 5,189.33 and 994.19 is: 1,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.42 : 5,189.33 = 994.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.42/5,189.33 = 994.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.42x = 5,189.33 × 994.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.42x = 5,159,156.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,159,156.53/3,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.34

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