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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.48, 4,130.76 and 2,065.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.48, 4,130.76 and 2,065.36 is: 2,845.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.48 : 4,130.76 = 2,065.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.48/4,130.76 = 2,065.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.48x = 4,130.76 × 2,065.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.48x = 8,531,506.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,531,506.47/2,998.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,845.28

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