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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.43, 4,499.34 and 2,652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.43, 4,499.34 and 2,652.96 is: 3,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.43 : 4,499.34 = 2,652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.43/4,499.34 = 2,652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.43x = 4,499.34 × 2,652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.43x = 11,936,569.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,936,569.05/2,997.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.27

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