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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.93, 4,495.43 and 1,680.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.93, 4,495.43 and 1,680.48 is: 2,520.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.93 : 4,495.43 = 1,680.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.93/4,495.43 = 1,680.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.93x = 4,495.43 × 1,680.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.93x = 7,554,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,484.41/2,996.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,520.74

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