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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,331.22, 4,997.76 and 991.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,331.22, 4,997.76 and 991.22 is: 1,487.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,331.22 : 4,997.76 = 991.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,331.22/4,997.76 = 991.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,331.22x = 4,997.76 × 991.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,331.22x = 4,953,879.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,879.67/3,331.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.11

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