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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.94, 3,837.84 and 998.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.94, 3,837.84 and 998.99 is: 1,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.94 : 3,837.84 = 998.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.94/3,837.84 = 998.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.94x = 3,837.84 × 998.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.94x = 3,833,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,833,963.78/2,558.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.26

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