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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,307.08, 4,959.98 and 998.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,307.08, 4,959.98 and 998.04 is: 1,496.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,307.08 : 4,959.98 = 998.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,307.08/4,959.98 = 998.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,307.08x = 4,959.98 × 998.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,307.08x = 4,950,258.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950,258.44/3,307.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.87

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