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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.16, 4,121.30 and 993.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.16, 4,121.30 and 993.75 is: 1,489.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.16 : 4,121.30 = 993.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.16/4,121.30 = 993.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.16x = 4,121.30 × 993.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.16x = 4,095,536.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095,536.91/2,749.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.74

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