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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.68, 4,961.46 and 999.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.68, 4,961.46 and 999.18 is: 1,498.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.68 : 4,961.46 = 999.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.68/4,961.46 = 999.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.68x = 4,961.46 × 999.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.68x = 4,957,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,957,391.60/3,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.75

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