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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.58, 4,494.99 and 1,457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.58, 4,494.99 and 1,457.22 is: 2,185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.58 : 4,494.99 = 1,457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.58/4,494.99 = 1,457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.58x = 4,494.99 × 1,457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.58x = 6,550,189.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,550,189.33/2,996.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,185.89

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