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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.60, 4,496.76 and 917.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.60, 4,496.76 and 917.96 is: 1,376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.60 : 4,496.76 = 917.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.60/4,496.76 = 917.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.60x = 4,496.76 × 917.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.60x = 4,127,845.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,127,845.81/2,998.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.59

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