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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.34, 3,136.47 and 993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.34, 3,136.47 and 993.52 is: 1,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.34 : 3,136.47 = 993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.34/3,136.47 = 993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.34x = 3,136.47 × 993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.34x = 3,116,145.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,145.67/2,091.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.02

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