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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,920.59, 5,880.89 and 998.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,920.59, 5,880.89 and 998.79 is: 1,498.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,920.59 : 5,880.89 = 998.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,920.59/5,880.89 = 998.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,920.59x = 5,880.89 × 998.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,920.59x = 5,873,774.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,873,774.12/3,920.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.19

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