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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.52, 4,211.10 and 2,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.52, 4,211.10 and 2,996.08 is: 4,142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.52 : 4,211.10 = 2,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.52/4,211.10 = 2,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.52x = 4,211.10 × 2,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.52x = 12,616,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,616,792.49/3,045.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.74

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