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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,168.03, 4,748.40 and 1,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,168.03, 4,748.40 and 1,998.90 is: 2,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,168.03 : 4,748.40 = 1,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,168.03/4,748.40 = 1,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,168.03x = 4,748.40 × 1,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,168.03x = 9,491,576.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491,576.76/3,168.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.05

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