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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.44, 5,004.90 and 996.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.44, 5,004.90 and 996.39 is: 1,494.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.44 : 5,004.90 = 996.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.44/5,004.90 = 996.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.44x = 5,004.90 × 996.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.44x = 4,986,832.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,986,832.31/3,336.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.66

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