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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.95, 4,498.97 and 918.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.95, 4,498.97 and 918.93 is: 1,378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.95 : 4,498.97 = 918.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.95/4,498.97 = 918.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.95x = 4,498.97 × 918.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.95x = 4,134,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,134,233.91/2,998.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.56

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