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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.04, 4,496.88 and 918.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.04, 4,496.88 and 918.20 is: 1,377.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.04 : 4,496.88 = 918.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.04/4,496.88 = 918.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.04x = 4,496.88 × 918.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.04x = 4,129,035.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129,035.22/2,998.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.24

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