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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.76, 4,488.28 and 2,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.76, 4,488.28 and 2,007.56 is: 3,009.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.76 : 4,488.28 = 2,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.76/4,488.28 = 2,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.76x = 4,488.28 × 2,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.76x = 9,010,491.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,010,491.40/2,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.76

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