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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.35, 4,491.29 and 2,534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.35, 4,491.29 and 2,534.51 is: 3,796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.35 : 4,491.29 = 2,534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.35/4,491.29 = 2,534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.35x = 4,491.29 × 2,534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.35x = 11,383,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,383,184.29/2,998.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.48

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