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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,992.99, 4,491.53 and 1,045.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,992.99, 4,491.53 and 1,045.19 is: 1,568.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,992.99 : 4,491.53 = 1,045.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,992.99/4,491.53 = 1,045.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,992.99x = 4,491.53 × 1,045.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,992.99x = 4,694,502.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,502.24/2,992.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.50

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