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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.80, 4,492.80 and 2,534.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.80, 4,492.80 and 2,534.40 is: 3,797.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.80 : 4,492.80 = 2,534.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.80/4,492.80 = 2,534.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.80x = 4,492.80 × 2,534.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.80x = 11,386,552.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,386,552.32/2,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.04

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