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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.94, 4,495.44 and 1,353.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.94, 4,495.44 and 1,353.18 is: 2,029.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.94 : 4,495.44 = 1,353.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.94/4,495.44 = 1,353.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.94x = 4,495.44 × 1,353.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.94x = 6,083,139.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,139.50/2,996.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.78

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