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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,232.78, 3,346.74 and 998.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,232.78, 3,346.74 and 998.52 is: 1,496.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,232.78 : 3,346.74 = 998.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,232.78/3,346.74 = 998.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,232.78x = 3,346.74 × 998.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,232.78x = 3,341,786.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,786.82/2,232.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.69

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