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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.74, 3,245.90 and 993.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.74, 3,245.90 and 993.47 is: 1,490.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.74 : 3,245.90 = 993.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.74/3,245.90 = 993.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.74x = 3,245.90 × 993.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.74x = 3,224,699.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,224,699.31/2,163.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.34

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