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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.48, 4,784.22 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.48, 4,784.22 and 998.04 is: 1,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.48 : 4,784.22 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.48/4,784.22 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.48x = 4,784.22 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.48x = 4,774,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,774,842.93/3,189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.06

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