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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.26, 4,491.40 and 1,019.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.26, 4,491.40 and 1,019.50 is: 1,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.26 : 4,491.40 = 1,019.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.26/4,491.40 = 1,019.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.26x = 4,491.40 × 1,019.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.26x = 4,578,982.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,982.30/2,994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.25

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