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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.39, 4,993.35 and 988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.39, 4,993.35 and 988.34 is: 1,482.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.39 : 4,993.35 = 988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.39/4,993.35 = 988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.39x = 4,993.35 × 988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.39x = 4,935,110.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,935,110.11/3,328.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.73

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