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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.68, 4,611.12 and 993.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.68, 4,611.12 and 993.12 is: 1,489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.68 : 4,611.12 = 993.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.68/4,611.12 = 993.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.68x = 4,611.12 × 993.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.68x = 4,579,395.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,395.49/3,073.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.87

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