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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,303.90, 4,954.40 and 994.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,303.90, 4,954.40 and 994.86 is: 1,491.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,303.90 : 4,954.40 = 994.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,303.90/4,954.40 = 994.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,303.90x = 4,954.40 × 994.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,303.90x = 4,928,934.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928,934.38/3,303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.85

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