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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,190.64, 4,786.56 and 998.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,190.64, 4,786.56 and 998.91 is: 1,498.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,190.64 : 4,786.56 = 998.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,190.64/4,786.56 = 998.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,190.64x = 4,786.56 × 998.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,190.64x = 4,781,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,342.65/3,190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.56

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