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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.25, 4,615.10 and 996.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.25, 4,615.10 and 996.25 is: 1,494.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.25 : 4,615.10 = 996.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.25/4,615.10 = 996.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.25x = 4,615.10 × 996.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.25x = 4,597,793.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597,793.38/3,076.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.61

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