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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.03, 4,497.35 and 1,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.03, 4,497.35 and 1,150.02 is: 1,725.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.03 : 4,497.35 = 1,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.03/4,497.35 = 1,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.03x = 4,497.35 × 1,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.03x = 5,172,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,172,042.45/2,998.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.15

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