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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.72, 4,126.56 and 2,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.72, 4,126.56 and 2,928.56 is: 4,032.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.72 : 4,126.56 = 2,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.72/4,126.56 = 2,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.72x = 4,126.56 × 2,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.72x = 12,084,878.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,084,878.55/2,996.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.70

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