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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.92, 4,483.33 and 2,590.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.92, 4,483.33 and 2,590.42 is: 3,875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.92 : 4,483.33 = 2,590.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.92/4,483.33 = 2,590.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.92x = 4,483.33 × 2,590.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.92x = 11,613,672.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,613,672.33/2,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.21

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