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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.62, 4,137.48 and 2,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.62, 4,137.48 and 2,203.20 is: 3,039.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.62 : 4,137.48 = 2,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.62/4,137.48 = 2,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.62x = 4,137.48 × 2,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.62x = 9,115,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,115,695.94/2,998.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.96

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