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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.76, 4,138.90 and 2,003.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.76, 4,138.90 and 2,003.27 is: 2,764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.76 : 4,138.90 = 2,003.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.76/4,138.90 = 2,003.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.76x = 4,138.90 × 2,003.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.76x = 8,291,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,291,308.50/2,998.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.92

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