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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.82, 4,138.38 and 1,740.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.82, 4,138.38 and 1,740.12 is: 2,401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.82 : 4,138.38 = 1,740.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.82/4,138.38 = 1,740.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.82x = 4,138.38 × 1,740.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.82x = 7,201,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,201,277.81/2,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,401.37

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