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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,986.22, 4,481.37 and 1,038.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,986.22, 4,481.37 and 1,038.42 is: 1,558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,986.22 : 4,481.37 = 1,038.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,986.22/4,481.37 = 1,038.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,986.22x = 4,481.37 × 1,038.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,986.22x = 4,653,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,653,544.24/2,986.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.34

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