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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.19, 4,785.08 and 998.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.19, 4,785.08 and 998.87 is: 1,498.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.19 : 4,785.08 = 998.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.19/4,785.08 = 998.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.19x = 4,785.08 × 998.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.19x = 4,779,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,779,643.94/3,190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.23

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