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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.69, 4,419.02 and 998.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.69, 4,419.02 and 998.44 is: 1,497.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.69 : 4,419.02 = 998.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.69/4,419.02 = 998.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.69x = 4,419.02 × 998.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.69x = 4,412,117.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,412,117.78/2,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.31

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