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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,302.40, 4,954.08 and 993.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,302.40, 4,954.08 and 993.84 is: 1,490.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,302.40 : 4,954.08 = 993.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,302.40/4,954.08 = 993.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,302.40x = 4,954.08 × 993.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,302.40x = 4,923,562.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,562.87/3,302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.90

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