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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.03, 4,134.43 and 1,737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.03, 4,134.43 and 1,737.11 is: 2,397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.03 : 4,134.43 = 1,737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.03/4,134.43 = 1,737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.03x = 4,134.43 × 1,737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.03x = 7,181,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,181,959.70/2,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,397.16

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