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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.41, 4,492.46 and 1,352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.41, 4,492.46 and 1,352.30 is: 2,026.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.41 : 4,492.46 = 1,352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.41/4,492.46 = 1,352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.41x = 4,492.46 × 1,352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.41x = 6,075,134.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,134.58/2,997.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.80

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