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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.43, 4,613.61 and 994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.43, 4,613.61 and 994.74 is: 1,492.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.43 : 4,613.61 = 994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.43/4,613.61 = 994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.43x = 4,613.61 × 994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.43x = 4,589,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,589,351.46/3,075.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.26

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