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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.44, 4,492.38 and 1,046.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.44, 4,492.38 and 1,046.72 is: 1,570.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.44 : 4,492.38 = 1,046.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.44/4,492.38 = 1,046.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.44x = 4,492.38 × 1,046.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.44x = 4,702,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,263.99/2,994.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.33

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