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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.08, 5,192.20 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.08, 5,192.20 and 996.24 is: 1,494.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.08 : 5,192.20 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.08/5,192.20 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.08x = 5,192.20 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.08x = 5,172,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,677.33/3,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.10

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