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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.52, 4,267.05 and 996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.52, 4,267.05 and 996.10 is: 1,494.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.52 : 4,267.05 = 996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.52/4,267.05 = 996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.52x = 4,267.05 × 996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.52x = 4,250,408.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,408.51/2,844.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.24

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