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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.87, 4,491.63 and 1,047.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.87, 4,491.63 and 1,047.09 is: 1,570.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.87 : 4,491.63 = 1,047.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.87/4,491.63 = 1,047.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.87x = 4,491.63 × 1,047.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.87x = 4,703,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,140.86/2,994.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.40

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