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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.55, 5,194.77 and 997.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.55, 5,194.77 and 997.81 is: 1,496.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.55 : 5,194.77 = 997.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.55/5,194.77 = 997.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.55x = 5,194.77 × 997.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.55x = 5,183,393.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,183,393.45/3,463.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.56

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