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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.95, 4,493.64 and 1,048.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.95, 4,493.64 and 1,048.05 is: 1,571.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.95 : 4,493.64 = 1,048.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.95/4,493.64 = 1,048.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.95x = 4,493.64 × 1,048.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.95x = 4,709,559.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,559.40/2,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.98

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