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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.01, 4,497.32 and 1,150.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.01, 4,497.32 and 1,150.67 is: 1,726.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.01 : 4,497.32 = 1,150.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.01/4,497.32 = 1,150.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.01x = 4,497.32 × 1,150.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.01x = 5,174,945.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,945.32/2,998.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.13

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