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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,993.15, 2,989.36 and 760.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,993.15, 2,989.36 and 760.29 is: 1,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,993.15 : 2,989.36 = 760.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,993.15/2,989.36 = 760.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,993.15x = 2,989.36 × 760.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,993.15x = 2,272,780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,780.51/1,993.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.30

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