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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.26, 4,783.59 and 998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.26, 4,783.59 and 998.01 is: 1,496.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.26 : 4,783.59 = 998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.26/4,783.59 = 998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.26x = 4,783.59 × 998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.26x = 4,774,070.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,070.66/3,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.92

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