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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.10, 4,496.01 and 917.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.10, 4,496.01 and 917.46 is: 1,375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.10 : 4,496.01 = 917.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.10/4,496.01 = 917.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.10x = 4,496.01 × 917.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.10x = 4,124,909.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,124,909.33/2,998.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.84

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