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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,170.52, 3,251.43 and 998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,170.52, 3,251.43 and 998.90 is: 1,496.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,170.52 : 3,251.43 = 998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,170.52/3,251.43 = 998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,170.52x = 3,251.43 × 998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,170.52x = 3,247,837.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,247,837.17/2,170.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.34

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