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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.69, 3,579.11 and 998.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.69, 3,579.11 and 998.26 is: 1,497.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.69 : 3,579.11 = 998.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.69/3,579.11 = 998.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.69x = 3,579.11 × 998.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.69x = 3,572,882.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,572,882.35/2,385.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.63

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