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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,301.90, 4,951.41 and 992.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,301.90, 4,951.41 and 992.86 is: 1,488.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,301.90 : 4,951.41 = 992.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,301.90/4,951.41 = 992.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,301.90x = 4,951.41 × 992.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,301.90x = 4,916,056.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,916,056.93/3,301.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.86

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