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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.68, 4,491.36 and 1,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.68, 4,491.36 and 1,352.80 is: 2,027.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.68 : 4,491.36 = 1,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.68/4,491.36 = 1,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.68x = 4,491.36 × 1,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.68x = 6,075,911.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,911.81/2,996.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,027.55

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