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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.50, 4,490.86 and 1,047.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.50, 4,490.86 and 1,047.07 is: 1,570.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.50 : 4,490.86 = 1,047.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.50/4,490.86 = 1,047.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.50x = 4,490.86 × 1,047.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.50x = 4,702,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,230.94/2,993.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.82

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