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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,990.16, 4,485.24 and 1,041

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,990.16, 4,485.24 and 1,041 is: 1,561.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,990.16 : 4,485.24 = 1,041 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,990.16/4,485.24 = 1,041/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,990.16x = 4,485.24 × 1,041
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,990.16x = 4,669,134.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,669,134.84/2,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.50

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