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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,075.95, 4,614.36 and 995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,075.95, 4,614.36 and 995.25 is: 1,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,075.95 : 4,614.36 = 995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,075.95/4,614.36 = 995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,075.95x = 4,614.36 × 995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,075.95x = 4,592,441.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,592,441.79/3,075.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.02

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