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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.98, 4,492.70 and 1,350.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.98, 4,492.70 and 1,350.44 is: 2,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.98 : 4,492.70 = 1,350.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.98/4,492.70 = 1,350.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.98x = 4,492.70 × 1,350.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.98x = 6,067,121.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,121.79/2,997.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,023.74

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