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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,845.13, 4,267.55 and 996.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,845.13, 4,267.55 and 996.66 is: 1,494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,845.13 : 4,267.55 = 996.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,845.13/4,267.55 = 996.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,845.13x = 4,267.55 × 996.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,845.13x = 4,253,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,291.40/2,845.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.94

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