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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.39, 4,497.27 and 1,416.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.39, 4,497.27 and 1,416.73 is: 2,124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.39 : 4,497.27 = 1,416.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.39/4,497.27 = 1,416.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.39x = 4,497.27 × 1,416.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.39x = 6,371,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371,417.33/2,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.95

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