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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.45, 4,267.28 and 995.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.45, 4,267.28 and 995.63 is: 1,493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.45 : 4,267.28 = 995.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.45/4,267.28 = 995.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.45x = 4,267.28 × 995.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.45x = 4,248,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,610.65/2,844.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.65

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