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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.48, 4,615.04 and 996.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.48, 4,615.04 and 996.60 is: 1,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.48 : 4,615.04 = 996.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.48/4,615.04 = 996.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.48x = 4,615.04 × 996.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.48x = 4,599,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,348.86/3,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.00

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