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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.18, 4,266.54 and 995.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.18, 4,266.54 and 995.76 is: 1,493.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.18 : 4,266.54 = 995.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.18/4,266.54 = 995.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.18x = 4,266.54 × 995.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.18x = 4,248,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,449.87/2,844.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.73

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