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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,459.95, 5,189.23 and 994.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,459.95, 5,189.23 and 994.11 is: 1,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,459.95 : 5,189.23 = 994.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,459.95/5,189.23 = 994.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,459.95x = 5,189.23 × 994.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,459.95x = 5,158,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,665.44/3,459.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.97

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