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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.47, 4,497.40 and 918.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.47, 4,497.40 and 918.49 is: 1,377.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.47 : 4,497.40 = 918.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.47/4,497.40 = 918.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.47x = 4,497.40 × 918.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.47x = 4,130,816.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,130,816.93/2,998.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,377.64

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