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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.46, 4,458.89 and 998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.46, 4,458.89 and 998.01 is: 1,497.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.46 : 4,458.89 = 998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.46/4,458.89 = 998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.46x = 4,458.89 × 998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.46x = 4,450,024.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,450,024.37/2,972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.08

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