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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.15, 4,614.96 and 996.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.15, 4,614.96 and 996.16 is: 1,494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.15 : 4,614.96 = 996.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.15/4,614.96 = 996.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.15x = 4,614.96 × 996.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.15x = 4,597,227.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,227.02/3,076.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.47

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