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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,461.96, 5,193.86 and 996.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,461.96, 5,193.86 and 996.73 is: 1,495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,461.96 : 5,193.86 = 996.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,461.96/5,193.86 = 996.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,461.96x = 5,193.86 × 996.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,461.96x = 5,176,858.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,858.11/3,461.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.35

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