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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,337.16, 5,005.67 and 997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,337.16, 5,005.67 and 997.11 is: 1,495.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,337.16 : 5,005.67 = 997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,337.16/5,005.67 = 997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,337.16x = 5,005.67 × 997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,337.16x = 4,991,198.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991,198.63/3,337.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.64

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