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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.08, 4,611.13 and 994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.08, 4,611.13 and 994.40 is: 1,491.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.08 : 4,611.13 = 994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.08/4,611.13 = 994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.08x = 4,611.13 × 994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.08x = 4,585,307.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585,307.67/3,074.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.60

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