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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.16, 4,479.44 and 1,038.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.16, 4,479.44 and 1,038.51 is: 1,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.16 : 4,479.44 = 1,038.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.16/4,479.44 = 1,038.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.16x = 4,479.44 × 1,038.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.16x = 4,651,938.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651,938.04/2,986.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.84

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