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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,032.75, 3,049.17 and 993.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,032.75, 3,049.17 and 993.61 is: 1,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,032.75 : 3,049.17 = 993.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,032.75/3,049.17 = 993.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,032.75x = 3,049.17 × 993.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,032.75x = 3,029,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,685.80/2,032.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.44

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