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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.36, 4,490.66 and 2,070.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.36, 4,490.66 and 2,070.44 is: 3,102.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.36 : 4,490.66 = 2,070.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.36/4,490.66 = 2,070.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.36x = 4,490.66 × 2,070.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.36x = 9,297,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,297,642.09/2,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.98

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