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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,992.80, 5,996.40 and 2,898.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,992.80, 5,996.40 and 2,898.40 is: 4,352.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,992.80 : 5,996.40 = 2,898.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,992.80/5,996.40 = 2,898.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,992.80x = 5,996.40 × 2,898.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,992.80x = 17,379,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,379,965.76/3,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.83

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