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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.41, 3,566.66 and 993.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.41, 3,566.66 and 993.55 is: 1,489.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.41 : 3,566.66 = 993.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.41/3,566.66 = 993.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.41x = 3,566.66 × 993.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.41x = 3,543,641.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,641.16/2,379.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.30

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