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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.84, 4,491.70 and 1,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.84, 4,491.70 and 1,047.60 is: 1,571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.84 : 4,491.70 = 1,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.84/4,491.70 = 1,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.84x = 4,491.70 × 1,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.84x = 4,705,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,504.92/2,994.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.20

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