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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.27, 5,191.86 and 996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.27, 5,191.86 and 996.08 is: 1,494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.27 : 5,191.86 = 996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.27/5,191.86 = 996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.27x = 5,191.86 × 996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.27x = 5,171,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,171,507.91/3,461.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.11

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