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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,414.96, 6,090.36 and 2,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,414.96, 6,090.36 and 2,998.72 is: 4,136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,414.96 : 6,090.36 = 2,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,414.96/6,090.36 = 2,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,414.96x = 6,090.36 × 2,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,414.96x = 18,263,284.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263,284.34/4,414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.68

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