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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.52, 4,949.24 and 991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.52, 4,949.24 and 991 is: 1,486.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.52 : 4,949.24 = 991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.52/4,949.24 = 991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.52x = 4,949.24 × 991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.52x = 4,904,696.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,904,696.84/3,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.49

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