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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.48, 4,950.72 and 992.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.48, 4,950.72 and 992.52 is: 1,488.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.48 : 4,950.72 = 992.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.48/4,950.72 = 992.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.48x = 4,950.72 × 992.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.48x = 4,913,688.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,688.61/3,300.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.78

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