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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.04, 4,133.52 and 1,736.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.04, 4,133.52 and 1,736.76 is: 2,396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.04 : 4,133.52 = 1,736.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.04/4,133.52 = 1,736.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.04x = 4,133.52 × 1,736.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.04x = 7,178,932.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,932.20/2,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,396.14

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