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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.06, 5,190.08 and 994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.06, 5,190.08 and 994.90 is: 1,492.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.06 : 5,190.08 = 994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.06/5,190.08 = 994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.06x = 5,190.08 × 994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.06x = 5,163,610.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,610.59/3,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.35

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