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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.04, 3,438.90 and 993.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.04, 3,438.90 and 993.16 is: 1,490.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.04 : 3,438.90 = 993.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.04/3,438.90 = 993.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.04x = 3,438.90 × 993.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.04x = 3,415,377.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,377.92/2,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.10

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