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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,993.95, 4,491.13 and 913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,993.95, 4,491.13 and 913.97 is: 1,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,993.95 : 4,491.13 = 913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,993.95/4,491.13 = 913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,993.95x = 4,491.13 × 913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,993.95x = 4,104,758.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,758.09/2,993.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.02

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