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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.09, 5,003.73 and 995.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.09, 5,003.73 and 995.13 is: 1,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.09 : 5,003.73 = 995.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.09/5,003.73 = 995.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.09x = 5,003.73 × 995.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.09x = 4,979,361.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,361.83/3,335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.02

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