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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.24, 4,493.28 and 1,020.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.24, 4,493.28 and 1,020.28 is: 1,530.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.24 : 4,493.28 = 1,020.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.24/4,493.28 = 1,020.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.24x = 4,493.28 × 1,020.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.24x = 4,584,403.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,584,403.72/2,995.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,530.56

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