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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.92, 4,503.66 and 2,877.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.92, 4,503.66 and 2,877.96 is: 4,322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.92 : 4,503.66 = 2,877.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.92/4,503.66 = 2,877.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.92x = 4,503.66 × 2,877.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.92x = 12,961,353.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,961,353.33/2,998.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,322.01

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