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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.55, 4,785.13 and 998.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.55, 4,785.13 and 998.99 is: 1,498.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.55 : 4,785.13 = 998.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.55/4,785.13 = 998.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.55x = 4,785.13 × 998.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.55x = 4,780,268.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,268.10/3,190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.26

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