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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.38, 4,618.30 and 998.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.38, 4,618.30 and 998.39 is: 1,497.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.38 : 4,618.30 = 998.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.38/4,618.30 = 998.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.38x = 4,618.30 × 998.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.38x = 4,610,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610,838.95/3,078.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.82

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