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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.78, 4,267.37 and 995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.78, 4,267.37 and 995.82 is: 1,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.78 : 4,267.37 = 995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.78/4,267.37 = 995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.78x = 4,267.37 × 995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.78x = 4,249,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,532.39/2,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.80

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