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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.80, 4,413.33 and 993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.80, 4,413.33 and 993.96 is: 1,491.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.80 : 4,413.33 = 993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.80/4,413.33 = 993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.80x = 4,413.33 × 993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.80x = 4,386,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,386,673.49/2,941.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.15

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