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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.77, 4,266.32 and 995.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.77, 4,266.32 and 995.54 is: 1,493.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.77 : 4,266.32 = 995.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.77/4,266.32 = 995.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.77x = 4,266.32 × 995.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.77x = 4,247,281.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,247,281.90/2,844.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.01

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