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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.04, 4,412.16 and 993.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.04, 4,412.16 and 993.21 is: 1,490.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.04 : 4,412.16 = 993.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.04/4,412.16 = 993.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.04x = 4,412.16 × 993.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.04x = 4,382,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,382,201.43/2,941.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.02

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