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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.48, 3,228.84 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.48, 3,228.84 and 998.04 is: 1,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.48 : 3,228.84 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.48/3,228.84 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.48x = 3,228.84 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.48x = 3,222,511.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,511.47/2,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.81

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