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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.43, 4,492.95 and 1,240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.43, 4,492.95 and 1,240.44 is: 1,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.43 : 4,492.95 = 1,240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.43/4,492.95 = 1,240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.43x = 4,492.95 × 1,240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.43x = 5,573,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,573,234.90/2,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.96

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