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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.24, 4,495.80 and 1,352.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.24, 4,495.80 and 1,352.88 is: 2,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.24 : 4,495.80 = 1,352.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.24/4,495.80 = 1,352.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.24x = 4,495.80 × 1,352.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.24x = 6,082,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,082,277.90/2,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.29

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