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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,163.66, 3,243.80 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,163.66, 3,243.80 and 994.44 is: 1,490.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,163.66 : 3,243.80 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,163.66/3,243.80 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,163.66x = 3,243.80 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,163.66x = 3,225,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,225,764.47/2,163.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.88

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