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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.21, 4,307.87 and 998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.21, 4,307.87 and 998.62 is: 1,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.21 : 4,307.87 = 998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.21/4,307.87 = 998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.21x = 4,307.87 × 998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.21x = 4,301,916.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,916.87/2,873.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.25

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