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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,077.81, 4,617.39 and 998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,077.81, 4,617.39 and 998.02 is: 1,497.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,077.81 : 4,617.39 = 998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,077.81/4,617.39 = 998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,077.81x = 4,617.39 × 998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,077.81x = 4,608,247.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,608,247.57/3,077.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.25

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