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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,074.66, 6,112.02 and 996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,074.66, 6,112.02 and 996.66 is: 1,495.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,074.66 : 6,112.02 = 996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,074.66/6,112.02 = 996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,074.66x = 6,112.02 × 996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,074.66x = 6,091,605.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,091,605.85/4,074.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.00

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