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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.88, 4,468.90 and 2,789.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.88, 4,468.90 and 2,789.10 is: 4,159.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.88 : 4,468.90 = 2,789.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.88/4,468.90 = 2,789.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.88x = 4,468.90 × 2,789.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.88x = 12,464,208.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464,208.99/2,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,159.06

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