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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.05, 4,614.53 and 995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.05, 4,614.53 and 995.66 is: 1,493.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.05 : 4,614.53 = 995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.05/4,614.53 = 995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.05x = 4,614.53 × 995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.05x = 4,594,474.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,474.89/3,076.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.63

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