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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.36, 4,954.32 and 994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.36, 4,954.32 and 994.32 is: 1,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.36 : 4,954.32 = 994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.36/4,954.32 = 994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.36x = 4,954.32 × 994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.36x = 4,926,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,926,179.46/3,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.26

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