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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.02, 4,132.44 and 2,748.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.02, 4,132.44 and 2,748.16 is: 3,790.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.02 : 4,132.44 = 2,748.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.02/4,132.44 = 2,748.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.02x = 4,132.44 × 2,748.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.02x = 11,356,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,356,606.31/2,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.56

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