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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,029.74, 4,544.64 and 1,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,029.74, 4,544.64 and 1,996.36 is: 2,994.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,029.74 : 4,544.64 = 1,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,029.74/4,544.64 = 1,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,029.74x = 4,544.64 × 1,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,029.74x = 9,072,726.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072,726.15/3,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,994.56

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