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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.40, 4,498.20 and 1,681.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.40, 4,498.20 and 1,681.20 is: 2,523.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.40 : 4,498.20 = 1,681.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.40/4,498.20 = 1,681.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.40x = 4,498.20 × 1,681.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.40x = 7,562,373.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,373.84/2,996.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,523.82

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