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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.11, 4,494.24 and 1,352.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.11, 4,494.24 and 1,352.81 is: 2,028.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.11 : 4,494.24 = 1,352.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.11/4,494.24 = 1,352.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.11x = 4,494.24 × 1,352.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.11x = 6,079,830.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,079,830.34/2,997.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,028.57

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