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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.00, 4,264.79 and 994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.00, 4,264.79 and 994.91 is: 1,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.00 : 4,264.79 = 994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.00/4,264.79 = 994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.00x = 4,264.79 × 994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.00x = 4,243,063.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,243,063.38/2,845.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.41

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