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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,294.88, 3,440.30 and 995.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,294.88, 3,440.30 and 995.64 is: 1,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,294.88 : 3,440.30 = 995.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,294.88/3,440.30 = 995.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,294.88x = 3,440.30 × 995.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,294.88x = 3,425,295.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,425,295.31/2,294.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.58

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