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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.07, 4,497.11 and 1,049.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.07, 4,497.11 and 1,049.83 is: 1,574.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.07 : 4,497.11 = 1,049.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.07/4,497.11 = 1,049.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.07x = 4,497.11 × 1,049.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.07x = 4,721,200.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,200.99/2,998.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.75

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