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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.72, 4,490.60 and 914.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.72, 4,490.60 and 914.04 is: 1,371.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.72 : 4,490.60 = 914.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.72/4,490.60 = 914.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.72x = 4,490.60 × 914.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.72x = 4,104,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,583.45/2,993.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.07

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