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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.03, 4,510.23 and 2,694.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.03, 4,510.23 and 2,694.64 is: 4,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.03 : 4,510.23 = 2,694.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.03/4,510.23 = 2,694.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.03x = 4,510.23 × 2,694.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.03x = 12,153,410.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,153,410.14/2,996.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.50

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