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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,946.88, 4,420.78 and 998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,946.88, 4,420.78 and 998.56 is: 1,498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,946.88 : 4,420.78 = 998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,946.88/4,420.78 = 998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,946.88x = 4,420.78 × 998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,946.88x = 4,414,414.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,414,414.08/2,946.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.00

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