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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.76, 4,136.94 and 1,990.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.76, 4,136.94 and 1,990.06 is: 2,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.76 : 4,136.94 = 1,990.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.76/4,136.94 = 1,990.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.76x = 4,136.94 × 1,990.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.76x = 8,232,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,758.82/2,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,747.22

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