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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.22, 4,992.29 and 988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.22, 4,992.29 and 988.22 is: 1,482.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.22 : 4,992.29 = 988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.22/4,992.29 = 988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.22x = 4,992.29 × 988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.22x = 4,933,495.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933,495.78/3,328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.32

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