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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.26, 4,954.20 and 993.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.26, 4,954.20 and 993.76 is: 1,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.26 : 4,954.20 = 993.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.26/4,954.20 = 993.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.26x = 4,954.20 × 993.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.26x = 4,923,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,285.79/3,302.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.88

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