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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.67, 4,615.56 and 996.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.67, 4,615.56 and 996.49 is: 1,494.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.67 : 4,615.56 = 996.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.67/4,615.56 = 996.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.67x = 4,615.56 × 996.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.67x = 4,599,359.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599,359.38/3,076.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.91

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