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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.01, 4,490.07 and 1,044.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.01, 4,490.07 and 1,044.22 is: 1,567.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.01 : 4,490.07 = 1,044.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.01/4,490.07 = 1,044.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.01x = 4,490.07 × 1,044.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.01x = 4,688,598.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,598.45/2,992.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.04

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