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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.06, 4,493.44 and 2,847.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.06, 4,493.44 and 2,847.83 is: 4,271.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.06 : 4,493.44 = 2,847.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.06/4,493.44 = 2,847.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.06x = 4,493.44 × 2,847.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.06x = 12,796,553.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,796,553.24/2,996.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,271.13

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