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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.01, 4,272.42 and 998.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.01, 4,272.42 and 998.13 is: 1,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.01 : 4,272.42 = 998.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.01/4,272.42 = 998.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.01x = 4,272.42 × 998.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.01x = 4,264,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,430.57/2,847.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.86

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