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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.16, 4,491.09 and 2,068.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.16, 4,491.09 and 2,068.71 is: 3,100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.16 : 4,491.09 = 2,068.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.16/4,491.09 = 2,068.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.16x = 4,491.09 × 2,068.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.16x = 9,290,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,290,762.79/2,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,100.89

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