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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.26, 4,270.64 and 998.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.26, 4,270.64 and 998.18 is: 1,497.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.26 : 4,270.64 = 998.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.26/4,270.64 = 998.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.26x = 4,270.64 × 998.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.26x = 4,262,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,867.44/2,847.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.18

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