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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.80, 4,133.92 and 1,754.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.80, 4,133.92 and 1,754.56 is: 2,420.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.80 : 4,133.92 = 1,754.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.80/4,133.92 = 1,754.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.80x = 4,133.92 × 1,754.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.80x = 7,253,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,253,210.68/2,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,420.32

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