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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.93, 4,412.03 and 993.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.93, 4,412.03 and 993.09 is: 1,489.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.93 : 4,412.03 = 993.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.93/4,412.03 = 993.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.93x = 4,412.03 × 993.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.93x = 4,381,537.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,537.91/2,940.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.85

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