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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.04, 4,496.10 and 1,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.04, 4,496.10 and 1,354.36 is: 2,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.04 : 4,496.10 = 1,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.04/4,496.10 = 1,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.04x = 4,496.10 × 1,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.04x = 6,089,338.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,089,338.00/2,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.78

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