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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.53, 4,497.20 and 1,353.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.53, 4,497.20 and 1,353.22 is: 2,030.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.53 : 4,497.20 = 1,353.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.53/4,497.20 = 1,353.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.53x = 4,497.20 × 1,353.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.53x = 6,085,688.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,688.05/2,996.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.91

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