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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.03, 4,489.56 and 1,045.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.03, 4,489.56 and 1,045.24 is: 1,567.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.03 : 4,489.56 = 1,045.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.03/4,489.56 = 1,045.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.03x = 4,489.56 × 1,045.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.03x = 4,692,656.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,656.47/2,993.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.86

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