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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.56, 4,495.41 and 1,047.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.56, 4,495.41 and 1,047.75 is: 1,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.56 : 4,495.41 = 1,047.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.56/4,495.41 = 1,047.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.56x = 4,495.41 × 1,047.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.56x = 4,710,065.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,065.83/2,995.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.35

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