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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.68, 4,497.60 and 1,049.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.68, 4,497.60 and 1,049.76 is: 1,575.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.68 : 4,497.60 = 1,049.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.68/4,497.60 = 1,049.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.68x = 4,497.60 × 1,049.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.68x = 4,721,400.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,721,400.58/2,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.02

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