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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.73, 3,571.10 and 993.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.73, 3,571.10 and 993.20 is: 1,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.73 : 3,571.10 = 993.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.73/3,571.10 = 993.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.73x = 3,571.10 × 993.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.73x = 3,546,816.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,816.52/2,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.80

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