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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.23, 4,498.51 and 1,903.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.23, 4,498.51 and 1,903.47 is: 2,855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.23 : 4,498.51 = 1,903.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.23/4,498.51 = 1,903.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.23x = 4,498.51 × 1,903.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.23x = 8,562,778.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,562,778.83/2,998.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.94

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