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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.34, 4,135.44 and 1,737.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.34, 4,135.44 and 1,737.96 is: 2,398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.34 : 4,135.44 = 1,737.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.34/4,135.44 = 1,737.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.34x = 4,135.44 × 1,737.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.34x = 7,187,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,187,229.30/2,996.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,398.67

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