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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.47, 4,411.94 and 993.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.47, 4,411.94 and 993.69 is: 1,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.47 : 4,411.94 = 993.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.47/4,411.94 = 993.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.47x = 4,411.94 × 993.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.47x = 4,384,095.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,095.69/2,941.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.44

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