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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.23, 5,005.02 and 996.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.23, 5,005.02 and 996.28 is: 1,494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.23 : 5,005.02 = 996.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.23/5,005.02 = 996.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.23x = 5,005.02 × 996.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.23x = 4,986,401.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,401.33/3,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.62

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