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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.26, 4,499.73 and 2,080.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.26, 4,499.73 and 2,080.28 is: 3,122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.26 : 4,499.73 = 2,080.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.26/4,499.73 = 2,080.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.26x = 4,499.73 × 2,080.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.26x = 9,360,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,360,709.57/2,998.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.05

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