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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.96, 4,498.44 and 1,051.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.96, 4,498.44 and 1,051.16 is: 1,576.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.96 : 4,498.44 = 1,051.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.96/4,498.44 = 1,051.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.96x = 4,498.44 × 1,051.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.96x = 4,728,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,728,579.06/2,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.74

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