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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.13, 4,264.65 and 994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.13, 4,264.65 and 994.23 is: 1,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.13 : 4,264.65 = 994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.13/4,264.65 = 994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.13x = 4,264.65 × 994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.13x = 4,240,042.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,042.97/2,843.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.33

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