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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.22, 4,136.79 and 1,877.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.22, 4,136.79 and 1,877.58 is: 2,592.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.22 : 4,136.79 = 1,877.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.22/4,136.79 = 1,877.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.22x = 4,136.79 × 1,877.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.22x = 7,767,154.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,767,154.17/2,996.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,592.32

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