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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.66, 4,497.78 and 1,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.66, 4,497.78 and 1,051 is: 1,576.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.66 : 4,497.78 = 1,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.66/4,497.78 = 1,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.66x = 4,497.78 × 1,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.66x = 4,727,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,166.78/2,998.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.43

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