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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,574.80, 5,362.20 and 2,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,574.80, 5,362.20 and 2,998.80 is: 4,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,574.80 : 5,362.20 = 2,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,574.80/5,362.20 = 2,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,574.80x = 5,362.20 × 2,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,574.80x = 16,080,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,080,165.36/3,574.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.20

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