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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.11, 4,492.05 and 1,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.11, 4,492.05 and 1,145.67 is: 1,717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.11 : 4,492.05 = 1,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.11/4,492.05 = 1,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.11x = 4,492.05 × 1,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.11x = 5,146,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,391.40/2,996.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.69

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