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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,045.21, 4,567.77 and 993.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,045.21, 4,567.77 and 993.21 is: 1,489.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,045.21 : 4,567.77 = 993.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,045.21/4,567.77 = 993.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,045.21x = 4,567.77 × 993.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,045.21x = 4,536,754.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,536,754.84/3,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.80

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