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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.93, 4,269.33 and 996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.93, 4,269.33 and 996.03 is: 1,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.93 : 4,269.33 = 996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.93/4,269.33 = 996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.93x = 4,269.33 × 996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.93x = 4,252,380.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,380.76/2,844.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.72

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