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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.67, 4,494.87 and 1,148.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.67, 4,494.87 and 1,148.66 is: 1,722.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.67 : 4,494.87 = 1,148.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.67/4,494.87 = 1,148.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.67x = 4,494.87 × 1,148.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.67x = 5,163,077.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,077.37/2,996.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.94

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