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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.37, 4,484.36 and 1,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.37, 4,484.36 and 1,041.94 is: 1,563.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.37 : 4,484.36 = 1,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.37/4,484.36 = 1,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.37x = 4,484.36 × 1,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.37x = 4,672,434.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,434.06/2,988.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.54

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