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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,998.96, 4,497.94 and 1,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,998.96, 4,497.94 and 1,150.16 is: 1,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,998.96 : 4,497.94 = 1,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,998.96/4,497.94 = 1,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,998.96x = 4,497.94 × 1,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,998.96x = 5,173,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,173,350.67/2,998.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.05

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