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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.28, 4,129.56 and 2,207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.28, 4,129.56 and 2,207.04 is: 3,044.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.28 : 4,129.56 = 2,207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.28/4,129.56 = 2,207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.28x = 4,129.56 × 2,207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.28x = 9,114,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114,104.10/2,993.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.86

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