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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.63, 4,482.81 and 1,040.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.63, 4,482.81 and 1,040.99 is: 1,561.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.63 : 4,482.81 = 1,040.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.63/4,482.81 = 1,040.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.63x = 4,482.81 × 1,040.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.63x = 4,666,537.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,666,537.97/2,988.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.43

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