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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.20, 5,193.30 and 997.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.20, 5,193.30 and 997.10 is: 1,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.20 : 5,193.30 = 997.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.20/5,193.30 = 997.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.20x = 5,193.30 × 997.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.20x = 5,178,239.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,239.43/3,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.65

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