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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.02, 4,134.41 and 1,877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.02, 4,134.41 and 1,877.56 is: 2,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.02 : 4,134.41 = 1,877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.02/4,134.41 = 1,877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.02x = 4,134.41 × 1,877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.02x = 7,762,602.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762,602.84/2,996.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.97

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