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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.80, 4,504.56 and 2,793.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.80, 4,504.56 and 2,793.76 is: 4,199.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.80 : 4,504.56 = 2,793.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.80/4,504.56 = 2,793.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.80x = 4,504.56 × 2,793.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.80x = 12,584,659.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,584,659.55/2,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.37

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