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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.63, 4,262.90 and 993.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.63, 4,262.90 and 993.30 is: 1,490.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.63 : 4,262.90 = 993.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.63/4,262.90 = 993.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.63x = 4,262.90 × 993.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.63x = 4,234,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234,333.60/2,841.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.11

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