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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996.16, 4,495.14 and 1,048.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996.16, 4,495.14 and 1,048.74 is: 1,573.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996.16 : 4,495.14 = 1,048.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996.16/4,495.14 = 1,048.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996.16x = 4,495.14 × 1,048.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996.16x = 4,714,233.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,233.12/2,996.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.43

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