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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.45, 4,497.74 and 1,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.45, 4,497.74 and 1,150.43 is: 1,725.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.45 : 4,497.74 = 1,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.45/4,497.74 = 1,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.45x = 4,497.74 × 1,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.45x = 5,174,329.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174,329.28/2,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.67

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