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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.00, 4,784.99 and 998.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.00, 4,784.99 and 998.89 is: 1,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.00 : 4,784.99 = 998.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.00/4,784.99 = 998.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.00x = 4,784.99 × 998.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.00x = 4,779,703.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,703.07/3,190.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.34

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