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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.08, 4,958.48 and 997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.08, 4,958.48 and 997.04 is: 1,495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.08 : 4,958.48 = 997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.08/4,958.48 = 997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.08x = 4,958.48 × 997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.08x = 4,943,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,943,802.90/3,306.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.37

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