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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.11, 4,491.87 and 2,474.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.11, 4,491.87 and 2,474.47 is: 3,709.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.11 : 4,491.87 = 2,474.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.11/4,491.87 = 2,474.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.11x = 4,491.87 × 2,474.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.11x = 11,114,997.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,114,997.56/2,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,709.81

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