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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.88, 4,491.54 and 1,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.88, 4,491.54 and 1,046.04 is: 1,569.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.88 : 4,491.54 = 1,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.88/4,491.54 = 1,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.88x = 4,491.54 × 1,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.88x = 4,698,330.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,330.50/2,993.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.31

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