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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.07, 4,784.03 and 998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.07, 4,784.03 and 998.02 is: 1,497.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.07 : 4,784.03 = 998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.07/4,784.03 = 998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.07x = 4,784.03 × 998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.07x = 4,774,557.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,557.62/3,189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.16

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