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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.38, 4,491.05 and 1,047.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.38, 4,491.05 and 1,047.33 is: 1,570.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.38 : 4,491.05 = 1,047.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.38/4,491.05 = 1,047.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.38x = 4,491.05 × 1,047.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.38x = 4,703,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,606.16/2,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,570.29

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