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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.58, 4,271.26 and 998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.58, 4,271.26 and 998.80 is: 1,498.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.58 : 4,271.26 = 998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.58/4,271.26 = 998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.58x = 4,271.26 × 998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.58x = 4,266,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,134.49/2,847.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.16

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