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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.56, 4,492.08 and 1,046.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.56, 4,492.08 and 1,046.08 is: 1,569.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.56 : 4,492.08 = 1,046.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.56/4,492.08 = 1,046.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.56x = 4,492.08 × 1,046.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.56x = 4,699,075.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,075.05/2,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.20

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