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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.25, 4,266.15 and 995.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.25, 4,266.15 and 995.17 is: 1,492.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.25 : 4,266.15 = 995.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.25/4,266.15 = 995.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.25x = 4,266.15 × 995.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.25x = 4,245,544.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245,544.50/2,844.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.68

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