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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.59, 4,490.67 and 1,263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.59, 4,490.67 and 1,263.27 is: 1,893.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.59 : 4,490.67 = 1,263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.59/4,490.67 = 1,263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.59x = 4,490.67 × 1,263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.59x = 5,672,928.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,928.69/2,995.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.76

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