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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,114.91, 5,674.92 and 2,998.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,114.91, 5,674.92 and 2,998.46 is: 4,135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,114.91 : 5,674.92 = 2,998.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,114.91/5,674.92 = 2,998.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,114.91x = 5,674.92 × 2,998.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,114.91x = 17,016,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,016,020.62/4,114.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.21

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