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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.44, 4,487.18 and 1,043.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.44, 4,487.18 and 1,043.64 is: 1,565.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.44 : 4,487.18 = 1,043.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.44/4,487.18 = 1,043.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.44x = 4,487.18 × 1,043.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.44x = 4,682,995.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,995.32/2,991.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.47

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