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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.12, 4,614.92 and 996.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.12, 4,614.92 and 996.13 is: 1,494.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.12 : 4,614.92 = 996.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.12/4,614.92 = 996.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.12x = 4,614.92 × 996.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.12x = 4,597,064.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,064.08/3,076.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.43

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