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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.64, 4,267.08 and 995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.64, 4,267.08 and 995.15 is: 1,493.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.64 : 4,267.08 = 995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.64/4,267.08 = 995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.64x = 4,267.08 × 995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.64x = 4,246,395.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,395.33/2,843.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.30

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