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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.36, 4,490.06 and 1,045.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.36, 4,490.06 and 1,045.11 is: 1,567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.36 : 4,490.06 = 1,045.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.36/4,490.06 = 1,045.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.36x = 4,490.06 × 1,045.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.36x = 4,692,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,601.38/2,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.67

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