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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.98, 4,992.88 and 988.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.98, 4,992.88 and 988.10 is: 1,482.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.98 : 4,992.88 = 988.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.98/4,992.88 = 988.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.98x = 4,992.88 × 988.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.98x = 4,933,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,464.73/3,327.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.42

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