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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.32, 4,492.98 and 1,047.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.32, 4,492.98 and 1,047.52 is: 1,571.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.32 : 4,492.98 = 1,047.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.32/4,492.98 = 1,047.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.32x = 4,492.98 × 1,047.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.32x = 4,706,486.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,706,486.41/2,995.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.28

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