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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.53, 4,266.99 and 995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.53, 4,266.99 and 995.43 is: 1,493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.53 : 4,266.99 = 995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.53/4,266.99 = 995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.53x = 4,266.99 × 995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.53x = 4,247,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,489.86/2,844.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.21

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