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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.52, 4,264.56 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.52, 4,264.56 and 994.44 is: 1,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.52 : 4,264.56 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.52/4,264.56 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.52x = 4,264.56 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.52x = 4,240,849.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,240,849.05/2,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.41

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