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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.76, 4,495.12 and 944.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.76, 4,495.12 and 944.76 is: 1,417.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.76 : 4,495.12 = 944.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.76/4,495.12 = 944.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.76x = 4,495.12 × 944.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.76x = 4,246,809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,809.57/2,996.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.13

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