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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.93, 4,144.28 and 2,408.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.93, 4,144.28 and 2,408.44 is: 3,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.93 : 4,144.28 = 2,408.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.93/4,144.28 = 2,408.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.93x = 4,144.28 × 2,408.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.93x = 9,981,249.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981,249.72/2,998.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,328.27

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