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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.23, 4,609.95 and 993.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.23, 4,609.95 and 993.45 is: 1,490.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.23 : 4,609.95 = 993.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.23/4,609.95 = 993.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.23x = 4,609.95 × 993.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.23x = 4,579,754.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,754.83/3,073.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.21

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