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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,676.94, 6,455.70 and 2,998.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,676.94, 6,455.70 and 2,998.08 is: 4,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,676.94 : 6,455.70 = 2,998.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,676.94/6,455.70 = 2,998.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,676.94x = 6,455.70 × 2,998.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,676.94x = 19,354,705.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,354,705.06/4,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.33

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