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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.80, 4,460.40 and 1,998.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.80, 4,460.40 and 1,998.59 is: 2,999.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.80 : 4,460.40 = 1,998.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.80/4,460.40 = 1,998.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.80x = 4,460.40 × 1,998.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.80x = 8,914,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914,488.53/2,971.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,999.69

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