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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.19, 4,122.91 and 993.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.19, 4,122.91 and 993.95 is: 1,490.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.19 : 4,122.91 = 993.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.19/4,122.91 = 993.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.19x = 4,122.91 × 993.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.19x = 4,097,974.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,097,974.22/2,749.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.61

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