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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,228.46, 4,845.63 and 1,998.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,228.46, 4,845.63 and 1,998.25 is: 2,999.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,228.46 : 4,845.63 = 1,998.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,228.46/4,845.63 = 1,998.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,228.46x = 4,845.63 × 1,998.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,228.46x = 9,682,780.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,682,780.15/3,228.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.19

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