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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.97, 4,495.68 and 917.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.97, 4,495.68 and 917.16 is: 1,375.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.97 : 4,495.68 = 917.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.97/4,495.68 = 917.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.97x = 4,495.68 × 917.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.97x = 4,123,257.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,123,257.87/2,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.81

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