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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.78, 4,495.20 and 917.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.78, 4,495.20 and 917.10 is: 1,375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.78 : 4,495.20 = 917.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.78/4,495.20 = 917.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.78x = 4,495.20 × 917.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.78x = 4,122,547.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,122,547.92/2,996.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.66

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