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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.50, 4,955.52 and 995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.50, 4,955.52 and 995 is: 1,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.50 : 4,955.52 = 995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.50/4,955.52 = 995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.50x = 4,955.52 × 995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.50x = 4,930,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,742.40/3,303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.58

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