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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.13, 4,266.05 and 995.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.13, 4,266.05 and 995.66 is: 1,493.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.13 : 4,266.05 = 995.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.13/4,266.05 = 995.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.13x = 4,266.05 × 995.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.13x = 4,247,514.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,514.01/2,844.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.43

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