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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.84, 4,138.36 and 1,672.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.84, 4,138.36 and 1,672.69 is: 2,308.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.84 : 4,138.36 = 1,672.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.84/4,138.36 = 1,672.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.84x = 4,138.36 × 1,672.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.84x = 6,922,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922,193.39/2,998.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,308.29

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