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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.74, 4,122.27 and 993.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.74, 4,122.27 and 993.53 is: 1,490.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.74 : 4,122.27 = 993.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.74/4,122.27 = 993.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.74x = 4,122.27 × 993.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.74x = 4,095,609.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,609.22/2,748.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.00

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