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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.52, 4,490.16 and 1,019.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.52, 4,490.16 and 1,019.56 is: 1,528.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.52 : 4,490.16 = 1,019.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.52/4,490.16 = 1,019.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.52x = 4,490.16 × 1,019.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.52x = 4,577,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,577,987.53/2,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.79

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