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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.04, 4,784.28 and 998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.04, 4,784.28 and 998.08 is: 1,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.04 : 4,784.28 = 998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.04/4,784.28 = 998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.04x = 4,784.28 × 998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.04x = 4,775,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,775,094.18/3,189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.35

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