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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.01, 4,494.03 and 916.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.01, 4,494.03 and 916.01 is: 1,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.01 : 4,494.03 = 916.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.01/4,494.03 = 916.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.01x = 4,494.03 × 916.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.01x = 4,116,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,577.57/2,996.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.02

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