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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.36, 4,494.52 and 1,264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.36, 4,494.52 and 1,264.96 is: 1,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.36 : 4,494.52 = 1,264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.36/4,494.52 = 1,264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.36x = 4,494.52 × 1,264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.36x = 5,685,388.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,685,388.02/2,996.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.43

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