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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,326.33, 4,990.23 and 986.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,326.33, 4,990.23 and 986.52 is: 1,480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,326.33 : 4,990.23 = 986.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,326.33/4,990.23 = 986.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,326.33x = 4,990.23 × 986.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,326.33x = 4,922,980.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922,980.41/3,326.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.00

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