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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.86, 4,497.21 and 1,457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.86, 4,497.21 and 1,457.02 is: 2,186.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.86 : 4,497.21 = 1,457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.86/4,497.21 = 1,457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.86x = 4,497.21 × 1,457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.86x = 6,552,524.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,552,524.91/2,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.46

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