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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,300.62, 4,950.94 and 992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,300.62, 4,950.94 and 992.12 is: 1,488.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,300.62 : 4,950.94 = 992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,300.62/4,950.94 = 992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,300.62x = 4,950.94 × 992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,300.62x = 4,911,901.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,901.84/3,300.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.18

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