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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.32, 5,192.73 and 996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.32, 5,192.73 and 996.68 is: 1,494.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.32 : 5,192.73 = 996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.32/5,192.73 = 996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.32x = 5,192.73 × 996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.32x = 5,175,464.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,464.17/3,462.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.80

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