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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.10, 4,478.70 and 1,761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.10, 4,478.70 and 1,761.08 is: 2,635.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.10 : 4,478.70 = 1,761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.10/4,478.70 = 1,761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.10x = 4,478.70 × 1,761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.10x = 7,887,349.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,887,349.00/2,993.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.18

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