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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.10, 4,492.14 and 1,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.10, 4,492.14 and 1,434.06 is: 2,150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.10 : 4,492.14 = 1,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.10/4,492.14 = 1,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.10x = 4,492.14 × 1,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.10x = 6,441,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441,998.29/2,996.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.13

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