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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,060.93, 4,222.84 and 1,998.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,060.93, 4,222.84 and 1,998.34 is: 2,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,060.93 : 4,222.84 = 1,998.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,060.93/4,222.84 = 1,998.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,060.93x = 4,222.84 × 1,998.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,060.93x = 8,438,670.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,438,670.09/3,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.90

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