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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.16, 4,140.69 and 2,282.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.16, 4,140.69 and 2,282.37 is: 3,152.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.16 : 4,140.69 = 2,282.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.16/4,140.69 = 2,282.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.16x = 4,140.69 × 2,282.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.16x = 9,450,562.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,450,562.55/2,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,152.12

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