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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.66, 5,005.70 and 996.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.66, 5,005.70 and 996.85 is: 1,495.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.66 : 5,005.70 = 996.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.66/5,005.70 = 996.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.66x = 5,005.70 × 996.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.66x = 4,989,914.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,989,914.55/3,336.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.48

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