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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,464.81, 5,195.98 and 999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,464.81, 5,195.98 and 999.14 is: 1,498.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,464.81 : 5,195.98 = 999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,464.81/5,195.98 = 999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,464.81x = 5,195.98 × 999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,464.81x = 5,191,486.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,486.73/3,464.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.35

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