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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.84, 4,494.06 and 1,049.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.84, 4,494.06 and 1,049.16 is: 1,572.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.84 : 4,494.06 = 1,049.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.84/4,494.06 = 1,049.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.84x = 4,494.06 × 1,049.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.84x = 4,714,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,987.99/2,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.80

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