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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,985.24, 4,478.76 and 1,037.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,985.24, 4,478.76 and 1,037.52 is: 1,556.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,985.24 : 4,478.76 = 1,037.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,985.24/4,478.76 = 1,037.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,985.24x = 4,478.76 × 1,037.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,985.24x = 4,646,803.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,803.08/2,985.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.59

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