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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.70, 3,226.05 and 998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.70, 3,226.05 and 998.70 is: 1,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.70 : 3,226.05 = 998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.70/3,226.05 = 998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.70x = 3,226.05 × 998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.70x = 3,221,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,221,856.14/2,150.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.05

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