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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.36, 4,263.88 and 994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.36, 4,263.88 and 994.08 is: 1,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.36 : 4,263.88 = 994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.36/4,263.88 = 994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.36x = 4,263.88 × 994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.36x = 4,238,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,238,637.83/2,843.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.71

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