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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.58, 3,441.87 and 995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.58, 3,441.87 and 995.34 is: 1,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.58 : 3,441.87 = 995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.58/3,441.87 = 995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.58x = 3,441.87 × 995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.58x = 3,425,830.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,830.89/2,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.01

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