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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.60, 5,008.28 and 998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.60, 5,008.28 and 998.74 is: 1,498.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.60 : 5,008.28 = 998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.60/5,008.28 = 998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.60x = 5,008.28 × 998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.60x = 5,001,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,969.57/3,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.22

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