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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.45, 4,499.70 and 1,682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.45, 4,499.70 and 1,682.20 is: 2,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.45 : 4,499.70 = 1,682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.45/4,499.70 = 1,682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.45x = 4,499.70 × 1,682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.45x = 7,569,395.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,569,395.34/2,998.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,524.44

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