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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.70, 4,490.55 and 1,119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.70, 4,490.55 and 1,119.56 is: 1,679.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.70 : 4,490.55 = 1,119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.70/4,490.55 = 1,119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.70x = 4,490.55 × 1,119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.70x = 5,027,451.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,027,451.38/2,993.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.34

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