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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.54, 4,267.91 and 995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.54, 4,267.91 and 995.86 is: 1,494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.54 : 4,267.91 = 995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.54/4,267.91 = 995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.54x = 4,267.91 × 995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.54x = 4,250,240.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,240.85/2,844.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.18

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