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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.97, 3,838.53 and 998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.97, 3,838.53 and 998.91 is: 1,498.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.97 : 3,838.53 = 998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.97/3,838.53 = 998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.97x = 3,838.53 × 998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.97x = 3,834,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834,346.00/2,558.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.39

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