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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,330.92, 4,995.93 and 991.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,330.92, 4,995.93 and 991.29 is: 1,486.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,330.92 : 4,995.93 = 991.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,330.92/4,995.93 = 991.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,330.92x = 4,995.93 × 991.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,330.92x = 4,952,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952,404.22/3,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.80

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