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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.53, 4,961.27 and 999.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.53, 4,961.27 and 999.03 is: 1,498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.53 : 4,961.27 = 999.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.53/4,961.27 = 999.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.53x = 4,961.27 × 999.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.53x = 4,956,452.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,956,452.57/3,307.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.54

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