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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.58, 5,192.28 and 996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.58, 5,192.28 and 996.44 is: 1,494.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.58 : 5,192.28 = 996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.58/5,192.28 = 996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.58x = 5,192.28 × 996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.58x = 5,173,769.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,769.52/3,461.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.63

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