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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.04, 5,192.49 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.04, 5,192.49 and 996.08 is: 1,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.04 : 5,192.49 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.04/5,192.49 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.04x = 5,192.49 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.04x = 5,172,109.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,109.48/3,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.38

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