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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.28, 4,497.36 and 1,023.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.28, 4,497.36 and 1,023.37 is: 1,535.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.28 : 4,497.36 = 1,023.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.28/4,497.36 = 1,023.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.28x = 4,497.36 × 1,023.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.28x = 4,602,448.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,602,448.22/2,998.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.03

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