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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.68, 4,493.48 and 1,355.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.68, 4,493.48 and 1,355.40 is: 2,031.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.68 : 4,493.48 = 1,355.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.68/4,493.48 = 1,355.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.68x = 4,493.48 × 1,355.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.68x = 6,090,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,090,456.02/2,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.73

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