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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,305.68, 4,958.16 and 997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,305.68, 4,958.16 and 997.36 is: 1,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,305.68 : 4,958.16 = 997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,305.68/4,958.16 = 997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,305.68x = 4,958.16 × 997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,305.68x = 4,945,070.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,070.46/3,305.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.93

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