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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.64, 5,189.43 and 994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.64, 5,189.43 and 994.45 is: 1,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.64 : 5,189.43 = 994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.64/5,189.43 = 994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.64x = 5,189.43 × 994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.64x = 5,160,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,160,628.66/3,459.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.67

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