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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.76, 4,138.38 and 2,833.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.76, 4,138.38 and 2,833.14 is: 3,912.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.76 : 4,138.38 = 2,833.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.76/4,138.38 = 2,833.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.76x = 4,138.38 × 2,833.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.76x = 11,724,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724,609.91/2,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.43

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