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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.06, 5,005.52 and 997.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.06, 5,005.52 and 997.07 is: 1,495.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.06 : 5,005.52 = 997.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.06/5,005.52 = 997.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.06x = 5,005.52 × 997.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.06x = 4,990,823.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,990,823.81/3,337.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.58

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