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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,460.92, 5,192.06 and 995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,460.92, 5,192.06 and 995.76 is: 1,493.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,460.92 : 5,192.06 = 995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,460.92/5,192.06 = 995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,460.92x = 5,192.06 × 995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,460.92x = 5,170,045.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170,045.67/3,460.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.84

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