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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.89, 4,488.33 and 2,893.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.89, 4,488.33 and 2,893.06 is: 4,332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.89 : 4,488.33 = 2,893.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.89/4,488.33 = 2,893.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.89x = 4,488.33 × 2,893.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.89x = 12,985,007.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,985,007.99/2,996.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.83

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