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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.16, 4,489.81 and 913.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.16, 4,489.81 and 913.15 is: 1,369.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.16 : 4,489.81 = 913.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.16/4,489.81 = 913.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.16x = 4,489.81 × 913.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.16x = 4,099,870.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,099,870.00/2,993.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.75

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