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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,090.55, 3,133.44 and 993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,090.55, 3,133.44 and 993.36 is: 1,488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,090.55 : 3,133.44 = 993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,090.55/3,133.44 = 993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,090.55x = 3,133.44 × 993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,090.55x = 3,112,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,633.96/2,090.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.91

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