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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.56, 4,492.14 and 1,147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.56, 4,492.14 and 1,147.23 is: 1,720.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.56 : 4,492.14 = 1,147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.56/4,492.14 = 1,147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.56x = 4,492.14 × 1,147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.56x = 5,153,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,517.77/2,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.96

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