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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.14, 4,614.96 and 996.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.14, 4,614.96 and 996.30 is: 1,494.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.14 : 4,614.96 = 996.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.14/4,614.96 = 996.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.14x = 4,614.96 × 996.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.14x = 4,597,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,884.65/3,076.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.69

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