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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.01, 4,495.54 and 2,020.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.01, 4,495.54 and 2,020.06 is: 3,031.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.01 : 4,495.54 = 2,020.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.01/4,495.54 = 2,020.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.01x = 4,495.54 × 2,020.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.01x = 9,081,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081,264.20/2,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,031.12

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