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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.63, 4,960.76 and 998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.63, 4,960.76 and 998.13 is: 1,497.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.63 : 4,960.76 = 998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.63/4,960.76 = 998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.63x = 4,960.76 × 998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.63x = 4,951,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,951,483.38/3,306.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.44

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