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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.25, 4,954.88 and 994.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.25, 4,954.88 and 994.75 is: 1,492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.25 : 4,954.88 = 994.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.25/4,954.88 = 994.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.25x = 4,954.88 × 994.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.25x = 4,928,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,842.11/3,303.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.12

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