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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.17, 4,493.36 and 1,146.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.17, 4,493.36 and 1,146.30 is: 1,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.17 : 4,493.36 = 1,146.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.17/4,493.36 = 1,146.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.17x = 4,493.36 × 1,146.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.17x = 5,150,738.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150,738.57/2,995.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.68

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