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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.97, 3,347.24 and 998.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.97, 3,347.24 and 998.27 is: 1,497.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.97 : 3,347.24 = 998.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.97/3,347.24 = 998.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.97x = 3,347.24 × 998.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.97x = 3,341,449.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,449.27/2,230.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.76

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