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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.40, 3,571.92 and 993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.40, 3,571.92 and 993.44 is: 1,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.40 : 3,571.92 = 993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.40/3,571.92 = 993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.40x = 3,571.92 × 993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.40x = 3,548,488.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,488.20/2,380.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.71

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