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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.98, 4,488.36 and 1,897.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.98, 4,488.36 and 1,897.39 is: 2,843.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.98 : 4,488.36 = 1,897.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.98/4,488.36 = 1,897.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.98x = 4,488.36 × 1,897.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.98x = 8,516,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,516,169.38/2,994.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.49

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