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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,040.52, 4,556.67 and 1,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,040.52, 4,556.67 and 1,998.96 is: 2,995.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,040.52 : 4,556.67 = 1,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,040.52/4,556.67 = 1,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,040.52x = 4,556.67 × 1,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,040.52x = 9,108,601.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108,601.06/3,040.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,995.74

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