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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.53, 4,265.49 and 994.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.53, 4,265.49 and 994.43 is: 1,491.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.53 : 4,265.49 = 994.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.53/4,265.49 = 994.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.53x = 4,265.49 × 994.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.53x = 4,241,731.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,241,731.22/2,843.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.72

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