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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,991.79, 4,489.74 and 1,043.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,991.79, 4,489.74 and 1,043.99 is: 1,566.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,991.79 : 4,489.74 = 1,043.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,991.79/4,489.74 = 1,043.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,991.79x = 4,489.74 × 1,043.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,991.79x = 4,687,249.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,687,249.67/2,991.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.70

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