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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.08, 4,498.65 and 1,150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.08, 4,498.65 and 1,150.38 is: 1,726.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.08 : 4,498.65 = 1,150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.08/4,498.65 = 1,150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.08x = 4,498.65 × 1,150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.08x = 5,175,156.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,175,156.99/2,998.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.16

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