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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.66, 5,445.56 and 998.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.66, 5,445.56 and 998.43 is: 1,497.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.66 : 5,445.56 = 998.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.66/5,445.56 = 998.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.66x = 5,445.56 × 998.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.66x = 5,437,029.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,029.64/3,630.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.53

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