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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,079.05, 4,619.03 and 998.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,079.05, 4,619.03 and 998.70 is: 1,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,079.05 : 4,619.03 = 998.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,079.05/4,619.03 = 998.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,079.05x = 4,619.03 × 998.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,079.05x = 4,613,020.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,020.27/3,079.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.20

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