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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.67, 4,959.96 and 998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.67, 4,959.96 and 998.17 is: 1,497.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.67 : 4,959.96 = 998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.67/4,959.96 = 998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.67x = 4,959.96 × 998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.67x = 4,950,883.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,883.27/3,306.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.24

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