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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.48, 4,613.49 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.48, 4,613.49 and 995.54 is: 1,493.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.48 : 4,613.49 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.48/4,613.49 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.48x = 4,613.49 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.48x = 4,592,890.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,890.77/3,075.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.39

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