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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.78, 4,492.28 and 1,898.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.78, 4,492.28 and 1,898.42 is: 2,845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.78 : 4,492.28 = 1,898.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.78/4,492.28 = 1,898.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.78x = 4,492.28 × 1,898.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.78x = 8,528,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,528,234.20/2,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.80

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