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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.03, 4,961.40 and 998.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.03, 4,961.40 and 998.53 is: 1,498.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.03 : 4,961.40 = 998.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.03/4,961.40 = 998.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.03x = 4,961.40 × 998.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.03x = 4,954,106.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954,106.74/3,307.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.05

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