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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,847.86, 4,272.35 and 998.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,847.86, 4,272.35 and 998.53 is: 1,497.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,847.86 : 4,272.35 = 998.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,847.86/4,272.35 = 998.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,847.86x = 4,272.35 × 998.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,847.86x = 4,266,053.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,053.97/2,847.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.99

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