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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,842.68, 4,263.40 and 993.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,842.68, 4,263.40 and 993.88 is: 1,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,842.68 : 4,263.40 = 993.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,842.68/4,263.40 = 993.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,842.68x = 4,263.40 × 993.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,842.68x = 4,237,307.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,307.99/2,842.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.60

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