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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.30, 4,483.77 and 1,041.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.30, 4,483.77 and 1,041.90 is: 1,563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.30 : 4,483.77 = 1,041.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.30/4,483.77 = 1,041.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.30x = 4,483.77 × 1,041.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.30x = 4,671,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,671,639.96/2,988.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.31

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