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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.86, 4,494.41 and 1,147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.86, 4,494.41 and 1,147.83 is: 1,721.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.86 : 4,494.41 = 1,147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.86/4,494.41 = 1,147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.86x = 4,494.41 × 1,147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.86x = 5,158,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158,812.89/2,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.41

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