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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,335.85, 5,003.72 and 995.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,335.85, 5,003.72 and 995.87 is: 1,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,335.85 : 5,003.72 = 995.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,335.85/5,003.72 = 995.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,335.85x = 5,003.72 × 995.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,335.85x = 4,983,024.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,983,024.64/3,335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.78

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