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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,209.46, 5,811.01 and 2,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,209.46, 5,811.01 and 2,998.92 is: 4,139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,209.46 : 5,811.01 = 2,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,209.46/5,811.01 = 2,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,209.46x = 5,811.01 × 2,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,209.46x = 17,426,784.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,426,784.22/4,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.91

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