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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,048.16, 4,572.88 and 996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,048.16, 4,572.88 and 996 is: 1,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,048.16 : 4,572.88 = 996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,048.16/4,572.88 = 996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,048.16x = 4,572.88 × 996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,048.16x = 4,554,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554,588.48/3,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.21

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