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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.28, 4,510.60 and 2,694.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.28, 4,510.60 and 2,694.88 is: 4,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.28 : 4,510.60 = 2,694.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.28/4,510.60 = 2,694.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.28x = 4,510.60 × 2,694.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.28x = 12,155,525.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,155,525.73/2,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.87

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