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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.46, 5,190.62 and 995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.46, 5,190.62 and 995.22 is: 1,492.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.46 : 5,190.62 = 995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.46/5,190.62 = 995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.46x = 5,190.62 × 995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.46x = 5,165,803.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,803.86/3,460.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.81

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