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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.16, 4,483.05 and 1,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.16, 4,483.05 and 1,040.52 is: 1,561.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.16 : 4,483.05 = 1,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.16/4,483.05 = 1,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.16x = 4,483.05 × 1,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.16x = 4,664,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,703.19/2,988.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.06

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