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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.14, 3,576.46 and 998.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.14, 3,576.46 and 998.22 is: 1,496.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.14 : 3,576.46 = 998.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.14/3,576.46 = 998.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.14x = 3,576.46 × 998.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.14x = 3,570,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,093.90/2,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.81

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