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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.57, 4,497.87 and 2,068.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.57, 4,497.87 and 2,068.91 is: 3,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.57 : 4,497.87 = 2,068.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.57/4,497.87 = 2,068.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.57x = 4,497.87 × 2,068.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.57x = 9,305,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,305,665.73/2,996.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,105.44

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