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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.60, 4,490.56 and 1,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.60, 4,490.56 and 1,046.08 is: 1,569.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.60 : 4,490.56 = 1,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.60/4,490.56 = 1,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.60x = 4,490.56 × 1,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.60x = 4,697,485.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,485.00/2,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.18

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