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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,298.03, 4,945.59 and 988.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,298.03, 4,945.59 and 988.99 is: 1,483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,298.03 : 4,945.59 = 988.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,298.03/4,945.59 = 988.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,298.03x = 4,945.59 × 988.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,298.03x = 4,891,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,891,139.05/3,298.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,483.05

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