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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.36, 4,496.01 and 1,353.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.36, 4,496.01 and 1,353.47 is: 2,030.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.36 : 4,496.01 = 1,353.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.36/4,496.01 = 1,353.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.36x = 4,496.01 × 1,353.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.36x = 6,085,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,085,187.10/2,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.18

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