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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.50, 3,440.36 and 994.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.50, 3,440.36 and 994.94 is: 1,492.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.50 : 3,440.36 = 994.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.50/3,440.36 = 994.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.50x = 3,440.36 × 994.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.50x = 3,422,951.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,422,951.78/2,293.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.46

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