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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.35, 5,193.92 and 997.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.35, 5,193.92 and 997.57 is: 1,496.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.35 : 5,193.92 = 997.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.35/5,193.92 = 997.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.35x = 5,193.92 × 997.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.35x = 5,181,278.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,278.54/3,462.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.47

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