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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,334.54, 5,002.49 and 994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,334.54, 5,002.49 and 994.59 is: 1,492.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,334.54 : 5,002.49 = 994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,334.54/5,002.49 = 994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,334.54x = 5,002.49 × 994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,334.54x = 4,975,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975,426.53/3,334.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.09

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