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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,304.84, 4,957.50 and 996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,304.84, 4,957.50 and 996.52 is: 1,494.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,304.84 : 4,957.50 = 996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,304.84/4,957.50 = 996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,304.84x = 4,957.50 × 996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,304.84x = 4,940,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,940,247.90/3,304.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.85

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