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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.04, 4,267.16 and 995.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.04, 4,267.16 and 995.36 is: 1,493.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.04 : 4,267.16 = 995.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.04/4,267.16 = 995.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.04x = 4,267.16 × 995.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.04x = 4,247,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,360.38/2,844.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.42

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