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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.60, 4,492.44 and 1,045.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.60, 4,492.44 and 1,045.80 is: 1,569.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.60 : 4,492.44 = 1,045.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.60/4,492.44 = 1,045.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.60x = 4,492.44 × 1,045.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.60x = 4,698,193.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,193.75/2,993.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.41

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