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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.09, 4,493.22 and 1,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.09, 4,493.22 and 1,147.06 is: 1,720.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.09 : 4,493.22 = 1,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.09/4,493.22 = 1,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.09x = 4,493.22 × 1,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.09x = 5,154,000.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154,000.70/2,996.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.24

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