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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.63, 4,949.44 and 991.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.63, 4,949.44 and 991.13 is: 1,486.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.63 : 4,949.44 = 991.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.63/4,949.44 = 991.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.63x = 4,949.44 × 991.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.63x = 4,905,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,905,538.47/3,299.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.69

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