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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.76, 4,490.64 and 2,415.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.76, 4,490.64 and 2,415.42 is: 3,623.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.76 : 4,490.64 = 2,415.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.76/4,490.64 = 2,415.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.76x = 4,490.64 × 2,415.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.76x = 10,846,781.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,846,781.67/2,993.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,623.13

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