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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.06, 3,347.56 and 998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.06, 3,347.56 and 998.80 is: 1,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.06 : 3,347.56 = 998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.06/3,347.56 = 998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.06x = 3,347.56 × 998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.06x = 3,343,535.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,343,535.81/2,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.96

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