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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303, 4,954.68 and 994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303, 4,954.68 and 994.68 is: 1,492.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303 : 4,954.68 = 994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303/4,954.68 = 994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303x = 4,954.68 × 994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303x = 4,928,321.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,321.10/3,303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.07

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