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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.61, 4,617.37 and 998.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.61, 4,617.37 and 998.31 is: 1,497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.61 : 4,617.37 = 998.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.61/4,617.37 = 998.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.61x = 4,617.37 × 998.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.61x = 4,609,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609,559.24/3,078.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.29

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