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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.18, 4,493.24 and 2,166.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.18, 4,493.24 and 2,166.68 is: 3,247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.18 : 4,493.24 = 2,166.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.18/4,493.24 = 2,166.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.18x = 4,493.24 × 2,166.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.18x = 9,735,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,421.77/2,998.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,247.11

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