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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.62, 4,613.42 and 995.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.62, 4,613.42 and 995.57 is: 1,493.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.62 : 4,613.42 = 995.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.62/4,613.42 = 995.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.62x = 4,613.42 × 995.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.62x = 4,592,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,996.57/3,075.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.36

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