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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.56, 4,497.48 and 1,354.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.56, 4,497.48 and 1,354.17 is: 2,031.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.56 : 4,497.48 = 1,354.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.56/4,497.48 = 1,354.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.56x = 4,497.48 × 1,354.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.56x = 6,090,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,352.49/2,998.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.09

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