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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.10, 3,568.92 and 993.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.10, 3,568.92 and 993.36 is: 1,490.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.10 : 3,568.92 = 993.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.10/3,568.92 = 993.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.10x = 3,568.92 × 993.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.10x = 3,545,222.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,222.37/2,379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.15

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