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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.44, 4,420.80 and 998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.44, 4,420.80 and 998.64 is: 1,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.44 : 4,420.80 = 998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.44/4,420.80 = 998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.44x = 4,420.80 × 998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.44x = 4,414,760.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,760.61/2,946.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.34

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