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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.55, 4,267.28 and 995.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.55, 4,267.28 and 995.62 is: 1,493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.55 : 4,267.28 = 995.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.55/4,267.28 = 995.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.55x = 4,267.28 × 995.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.55x = 4,248,584.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248,584.34/2,844.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.59

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