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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.44, 4,950.66 and 991.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.44, 4,950.66 and 991.64 is: 1,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.44 : 4,950.66 = 991.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.44/4,950.66 = 991.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.44x = 4,950.66 × 991.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.44x = 4,909,272.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909,272.48/3,300.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.46

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