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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.03, 4,482.27 and 1,040.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.03, 4,482.27 and 1,040.39 is: 1,560.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.03 : 4,482.27 = 1,040.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.03/4,482.27 = 1,040.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.03x = 4,482.27 × 1,040.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.03x = 4,663,308.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,308.89/2,988.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.66

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