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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.60 and 995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.40, 3,441.60 and 995.85 is: 1,493.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.40 : 3,441.60 = 995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.40/3,441.60 = 995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.40x = 3,441.60 × 995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.40x = 3,427,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,317.36/2,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.78

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