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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.07, 4,494.26 and 916.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.07, 4,494.26 and 916.39 is: 1,374.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.07 : 4,494.26 = 916.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.07/4,494.26 = 916.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.07x = 4,494.26 × 916.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.07x = 4,118,494.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,494.92/2,996.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.63

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