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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.08, 4,419.24 and 998.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.08, 4,419.24 and 998.24 is: 1,497.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.08 : 4,419.24 = 998.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.08/4,419.24 = 998.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.08x = 4,419.24 × 998.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.08x = 4,411,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,462.14/2,946.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.40

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