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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.59, 4,490.33 and 941.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.59, 4,490.33 and 941.59 is: 1,412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.59 : 4,490.33 = 941.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.59/4,490.33 = 941.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.59x = 4,490.33 × 941.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.59x = 4,228,022.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,022.67/2,993.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.36

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