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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.52, 4,266.06 and 995.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.52, 4,266.06 and 995.44 is: 1,492.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.52 : 4,266.06 = 995.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.52/4,266.06 = 995.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.52x = 4,266.06 × 995.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.52x = 4,246,606.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,246,606.77/2,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.91

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