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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.60, 4,451.37 and 993.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.60, 4,451.37 and 993.51 is: 1,489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.60 : 4,451.37 = 993.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.60/4,451.37 = 993.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.60x = 4,451.37 × 993.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.60x = 4,422,480.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,422,480.61/2,968.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.75

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