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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.95, 3,569.34 and 993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.95, 3,569.34 and 993.30 is: 1,489.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.95 : 3,569.34 = 993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.95/3,569.34 = 993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.95x = 3,569.34 × 993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.95x = 3,545,415.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,415.76/2,379.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.70

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