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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.36, 4,958.82 and 997.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.36, 4,958.82 and 997.32 is: 1,495.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.36 : 4,958.82 = 997.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.36/4,958.82 = 997.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.36x = 4,958.82 × 997.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.36x = 4,945,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,945,530.36/3,306.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.76

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