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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.14, 5,194.97 and 998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.14, 5,194.97 and 998.01 is: 1,497.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.14 : 5,194.97 = 998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.14/5,194.97 = 998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.14x = 5,194.97 × 998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.14x = 5,184,627.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,627.02/3,463.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.09

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