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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.80, 4,490.90 and 1,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.80, 4,490.90 and 1,019.40 is: 1,529.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.80 : 4,490.90 = 1,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.80/4,490.90 = 1,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.80x = 4,490.90 × 1,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.80x = 4,578,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,578,023.46/2,993.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,529.17

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