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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,490.30, 4,816.88 and 1,998.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,490.30, 4,816.88 and 1,998.68 is: 2,758.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,490.30 : 4,816.88 = 1,998.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,490.30/4,816.88 = 1,998.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,490.30x = 4,816.88 × 1,998.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,490.30x = 9,627,401.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,627,401.72/3,490.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.33

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