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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.29, 5,194.35 and 997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.29, 5,194.35 and 997.36 is: 1,496.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.29 : 5,194.35 = 997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.29/5,194.35 = 997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.29x = 5,194.35 × 997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.29x = 5,180,655.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,655.95/3,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.31

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