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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.30, 4,059.81 and 1,998.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.30, 4,059.81 and 1,998.84 is: 2,758.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.30 : 4,059.81 = 1,998.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.30/4,059.81 = 1,998.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.30x = 4,059.81 × 1,998.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.30x = 8,114,910.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114,910.62/2,942.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.02

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