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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.18, 4,480.49 and 2,550.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.18, 4,480.49 and 2,550.30 is: 3,817.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.18 : 4,480.49 = 2,550.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.18/4,480.49 = 2,550.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.18x = 4,480.49 × 2,550.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.18x = 11,426,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,426,580.90/2,993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.55

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