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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.93, 4,483.38 and 1,014.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.93, 4,483.38 and 1,014.56 is: 1,521.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.93 : 4,483.38 = 1,014.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.93/4,483.38 = 1,014.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.93x = 4,483.38 × 1,014.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.93x = 4,548,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,548,656.21/2,988.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.83

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