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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.40, 4,495.44 and 2,022.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.40, 4,495.44 and 2,022.08 is: 3,031.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.40 : 4,495.44 = 2,022.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.40/4,495.44 = 2,022.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.40x = 4,495.44 × 2,022.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.40x = 9,090,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,090,139.32/2,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.66

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