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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,078.68, 4,617.55 and 998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,078.68, 4,617.55 and 998.87 is: 1,498.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,078.68 : 4,617.55 = 998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,078.68/4,617.55 = 998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,078.68x = 4,617.55 × 998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,078.68x = 4,612,306.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,306.58/3,078.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.15

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