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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.20, 4,493.52 and 1,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.20, 4,493.52 and 1,047.60 is: 1,571.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.20 : 4,493.52 = 1,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.20/4,493.52 = 1,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.20x = 4,493.52 × 1,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.20x = 4,707,411.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,707,411.55/2,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.65

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