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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.11 and 993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.86, 3,571.11 and 993.69 is: 1,490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.86 : 3,571.11 = 993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.86/3,571.11 = 993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.86x = 3,571.11 × 993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.86x = 3,548,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,576.30/2,380.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.46

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