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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,328.90, 4,992.49 and 988.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,328.90, 4,992.49 and 988.35 is: 1,482.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,328.90 : 4,992.49 = 988.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,328.90/4,992.49 = 988.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,328.90x = 4,992.49 × 988.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,328.90x = 4,934,327.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934,327.49/3,328.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.27

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