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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.56, 4,960.56 and 998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.56, 4,960.56 and 998 is: 1,497.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.56 : 4,960.56 = 998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.56/4,960.56 = 998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.56x = 4,960.56 × 998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.56x = 4,950,638.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,638.88/3,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.22

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