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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,463.48, 5,195.98 and 998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,463.48, 5,195.98 and 998.32 is: 1,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,463.48 : 5,195.98 = 998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,463.48/5,195.98 = 998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,463.48x = 5,195.98 × 998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,463.48x = 5,187,250.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187,250.75/3,463.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.70

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