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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,941.88, 4,413.28 and 993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,941.88, 4,413.28 and 993.56 is: 1,490.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,941.88 : 4,413.28 = 993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,941.88/4,413.28 = 993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,941.88x = 4,413.28 × 993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,941.88x = 4,384,858.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,384,858.48/2,941.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.50

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