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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.43, 4,958.16 and 996.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.43, 4,958.16 and 996.93 is: 1,495.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.43 : 4,958.16 = 996.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.43/4,958.16 = 996.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.43x = 4,958.16 × 996.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.43x = 4,942,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,942,938.45/3,305.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.40

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