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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.41, 4,950.60 and 991.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.41, 4,950.60 and 991.91 is: 1,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.41 : 4,950.60 = 991.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.41/4,950.60 = 991.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.41x = 4,950.60 × 991.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.41x = 4,910,558.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910,558.30/3,300.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.86

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