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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.40, 3,837.68 and 998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.40, 3,837.68 and 998.34 is: 1,497.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.40 : 3,837.68 = 998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.40/3,837.68 = 998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.40x = 3,837.68 × 998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.40x = 3,831,304.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,304.46/2,558.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.54

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