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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.84, 4,267.44 and 995.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.84, 4,267.44 and 995.73 is: 1,493.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.84 : 4,267.44 = 995.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.84/4,267.44 = 995.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.84x = 4,267.44 × 995.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.84x = 4,249,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,218.03/2,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.66

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