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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.03, 4,266.03 and 994.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.03, 4,266.03 and 994.62 is: 1,491.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.03 : 4,266.03 = 994.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.03/4,266.03 = 994.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.03x = 4,266.03 × 994.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.03x = 4,243,078.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,078.76/2,844.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.92

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