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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.04, 4,958.32 and 996.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.04, 4,958.32 and 996.56 is: 1,495.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.04 : 4,958.32 = 996.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.04/4,958.32 = 996.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.04x = 4,958.32 × 996.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.04x = 4,941,263.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,941,263.38/3,305.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.07

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