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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.50, 3,463.98 and 993.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.50, 3,463.98 and 993.25 is: 1,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.50 : 3,463.98 = 993.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.50/3,463.98 = 993.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.50x = 3,463.98 × 993.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.50x = 3,440,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,598.14/2,309.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.76

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