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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.37, 5,190.62 and 995.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.37, 5,190.62 and 995.27 is: 1,492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.37 : 5,190.62 = 995.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.37/5,190.62 = 995.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.37x = 5,190.62 × 995.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.37x = 5,166,037.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166,037.44/3,460.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.92

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