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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.94, 4,419.54 and 998.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.94, 4,419.54 and 998.10 is: 1,497.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.94 : 4,419.54 = 998.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.94/4,419.54 = 998.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.94x = 4,419.54 × 998.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.94x = 4,411,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,142.87/2,945.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.36

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