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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.54, 5,195.70 and 998.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.54, 5,195.70 and 998.36 is: 1,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.54 : 5,195.70 = 998.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.54/5,195.70 = 998.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.54x = 5,195.70 × 998.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.54x = 5,187,179.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,179.05/3,463.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.65

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