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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.52, 4,488.60 and 2,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.52, 4,488.60 and 2,736.40 is: 4,097.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.52 : 4,488.60 = 2,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.52/4,488.60 = 2,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.52x = 4,488.60 × 2,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.52x = 12,282,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,282,605.04/2,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,097.59

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