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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.67, 4,138.18 and 1,672.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.67, 4,138.18 and 1,672.65 is: 2,308.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.67 : 4,138.18 = 1,672.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.67/4,138.18 = 1,672.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.67x = 4,138.18 × 1,672.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.67x = 6,921,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,921,718.41/2,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.26

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