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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.29, 4,135.77 and 2,145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.29, 4,135.77 and 2,145.96 is: 2,960.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.29 : 4,135.77 = 2,145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.29/4,135.77 = 2,145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.29x = 4,135.77 × 2,145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.29x = 8,875,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,875,196.99/2,998.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,960.09

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