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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.73, 4,491.23 and 2,070.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.73, 4,491.23 and 2,070.81 is: 3,103.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.73 : 4,491.23 = 2,070.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.73/4,491.23 = 2,070.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.73x = 4,491.23 × 2,070.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.73x = 9,300,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,300,473.64/2,996.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,103.54

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