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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.03, 4,267.74 and 995.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.03, 4,267.74 and 995.93 is: 1,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.03 : 4,267.74 = 995.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.03/4,267.74 = 995.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.03x = 4,267.74 × 995.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.03x = 4,250,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,370.30/2,845.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.96

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