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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,338.73, 5,008.10 and 998.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,338.73, 5,008.10 and 998.64 is: 1,497.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,338.73 : 5,008.10 = 998.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,338.73/5,008.10 = 998.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,338.73x = 5,008.10 × 998.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,338.73x = 5,001,283.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,001,283.99/3,338.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.96

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