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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.67, 5,188.94 and 993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.67, 5,188.94 and 993.93 is: 1,490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.67 : 5,188.94 = 993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.67/5,188.94 = 993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.67x = 5,188.94 × 993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.67x = 5,157,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,157,417.19/3,459.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.73

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