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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.71, 3,202.05 and 993.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.71, 3,202.05 and 993.50 is: 1,490.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.71 : 3,202.05 = 993.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.71/3,202.05 = 993.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.71x = 3,202.05 × 993.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.71x = 3,181,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,220.66/2,134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.24

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