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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,462.61, 5,193.14 and 996.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,462.61, 5,193.14 and 996.88 is: 1,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,462.61 : 5,193.14 = 996.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,462.61/5,193.14 = 996.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,462.61x = 5,193.14 × 996.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,462.61x = 5,176,919.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,176,919.44/3,462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.09

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