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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.53, 4,409.53 and 991.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.53, 4,409.53 and 991.85 is: 1,487.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.53 : 4,409.53 = 991.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.53/4,409.53 = 991.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.53x = 4,409.53 × 991.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.53x = 4,373,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,373,567.80/2,940.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,487.34

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