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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,244.71, 3,366.94 and 994.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,244.71, 3,366.94 and 994.95 is: 1,492.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,244.71 : 3,366.94 = 994.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,244.71/3,366.94 = 994.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,244.71x = 3,366.94 × 994.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,244.71x = 3,349,929.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,929.66/2,244.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.36

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