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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.92, 4,266.24 and 995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.92, 4,266.24 and 995.44 is: 1,493.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.92 : 4,266.24 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.92/4,266.24 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.92x = 4,266.24 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.92x = 4,246,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,785.95/2,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.29

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