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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.62, 4,610.30 and 993.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.62, 4,610.30 and 993.54 is: 1,490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.62 : 4,610.30 = 993.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.62/4,610.30 = 993.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.62x = 4,610.30 × 993.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.62x = 4,580,512.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,580,512.49/3,073.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.27

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