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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.47, 5,445.14 and 998.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.47, 5,445.14 and 998.17 is: 1,497.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.47 : 5,445.14 = 998.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.47/5,445.14 = 998.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.47x = 5,445.14 × 998.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.47x = 5,435,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,435,193.03/3,630.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.10

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