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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.33, 4,491.44 and 2,121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.33, 4,491.44 and 2,121.42 is: 3,183.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.33 : 4,491.44 = 2,121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.33/4,491.44 = 2,121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.33x = 4,491.44 × 2,121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.33x = 9,528,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528,220.04/2,993.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.16

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