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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.08, 5,004.06 and 996.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.08, 5,004.06 and 996.05 is: 1,494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.08 : 5,004.06 = 996.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.08/5,004.06 = 996.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.08x = 5,004.06 × 996.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.08x = 4,984,268.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984,268.94/3,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.05

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