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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.52, 5,195.54 and 998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.52, 5,195.54 and 998.68 is: 1,497.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.52 : 5,195.54 = 998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.52/5,195.54 = 998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.52x = 5,195.54 × 998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.52x = 5,188,681.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188,681.14/3,464.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.66

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