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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.23, 4,490.52 and 913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.23, 4,490.52 and 913.40 is: 1,370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.23 : 4,490.52 = 913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.23/4,490.52 = 913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.23x = 4,490.52 × 913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.23x = 4,101,640.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,640.97/2,993.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.31

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