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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,465.59, 5,197.82 and 999.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,465.59, 5,197.82 and 999.86 is: 1,499.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,465.59 : 5,197.82 = 999.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,465.59/5,197.82 = 999.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,465.59x = 5,197.82 × 999.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,465.59x = 5,197,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,197,061.32/3,465.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.62

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