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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.15, 4,611.60 and 995.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.15, 4,611.60 and 995.70 is: 1,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.15 : 4,611.60 = 995.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.15/4,611.60 = 995.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.15x = 4,611.60 × 995.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.15x = 4,591,770.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,770.12/3,075.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.19

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