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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.79, 5,192.82 and 996.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.79, 5,192.82 and 996.96 is: 1,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.79 : 5,192.82 = 996.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.79/5,192.82 = 996.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.79x = 5,192.82 × 996.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.79x = 5,177,033.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,177,033.83/3,461.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.48

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