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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.17, 4,489.58 and 1,238.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.17, 4,489.58 and 1,238.19 is: 1,856.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.17 : 4,489.58 = 1,238.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.17/4,489.58 = 1,238.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.17x = 4,489.58 × 1,238.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.17x = 5,558,946.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,946.87/2,994.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.59

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