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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.04, 4,106.74 and 2,699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.04, 4,106.74 and 2,699.12 is: 3,700.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.04 : 4,106.74 = 2,699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.04/4,106.74 = 2,699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.04x = 4,106.74 × 2,699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.04x = 11,084,584.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084,584.07/2,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.98

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