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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.58, 3,049.07 and 993.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.58, 3,049.07 and 993.14 is: 1,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.58 : 3,049.07 = 993.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.58/3,049.07 = 993.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.58x = 3,049.07 × 993.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.58x = 3,028,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,133.17/2,032.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.80

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