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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,231.31, 3,347.88 and 998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,231.31, 3,347.88 and 998.40 is: 1,498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,231.31 : 3,347.88 = 998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,231.31/3,347.88 = 998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,231.31x = 3,347.88 × 998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,231.31x = 3,342,523.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,342,523.39/2,231.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.01

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