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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.42, 4,612.97 and 995.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.42, 4,612.97 and 995.37 is: 1,493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.42 : 4,612.97 = 995.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.42/4,612.97 = 995.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.42x = 4,612.97 × 995.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.42x = 4,591,606.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591,606.97/3,075.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.00

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