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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,336.74, 5,004.90 and 996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,336.74, 5,004.90 and 996.77 is: 1,495.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,336.74 : 5,004.90 = 996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,336.74/5,004.90 = 996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,336.74x = 5,004.90 × 996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,336.74x = 4,988,709.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,988,709.15/3,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.09

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