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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.92, 4,495.28 and 1,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.92, 4,495.28 and 1,146.43 is: 1,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.92 : 4,495.28 = 1,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.92/4,495.28 = 1,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.92x = 4,495.28 × 1,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.92x = 5,153,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,153,509.75/2,995.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.17

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