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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.70, 5,191.85 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.70, 5,191.85 and 995.54 is: 1,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.70 : 5,191.85 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.70/5,191.85 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.70x = 5,191.85 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.70x = 5,168,689.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,168,689.37/3,460.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.54

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