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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,554.13, 3,830.20 and 993.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,554.13, 3,830.20 and 993.93 is: 1,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,554.13 : 3,830.20 = 993.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,554.13/3,830.20 = 993.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,554.13x = 3,830.20 × 993.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,554.13x = 3,806,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,806,937.38/2,554.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.50

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