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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.53, 5,194.22 and 997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.53, 5,194.22 and 997.68 is: 1,496.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.53 : 5,194.22 = 997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.53/5,194.22 = 997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.53x = 5,194.22 × 997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.53x = 5,182,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,182,164.42/3,463.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.21

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