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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,306.90, 4,961.16 and 998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,306.90, 4,961.16 and 998.40 is: 1,497.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,306.90 : 4,961.16 = 998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,306.90/4,961.16 = 998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,306.90x = 4,961.16 × 998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,306.90x = 4,953,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,953,222.14/3,306.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.84

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