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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.96, 4,269.43 and 996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.96, 4,269.43 and 996.22 is: 1,495.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.96 : 4,269.43 = 996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.96/4,269.43 = 996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.96x = 4,269.43 × 996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.96x = 4,253,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,312.95/2,844.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.03

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