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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.56, 4,488.87 and 1,044.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.56, 4,488.87 and 1,044.77 is: 1,567.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.56 : 4,488.87 = 1,044.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.56/4,488.87 = 1,044.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.56x = 4,488.87 × 1,044.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.56x = 4,689,814.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,814.27/2,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.16

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