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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.29, 4,414.08 and 994.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.29, 4,414.08 and 994.45 is: 1,491.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.29 : 4,414.08 = 994.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.29/4,414.08 = 994.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.29x = 4,414.08 × 994.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.29x = 4,389,581.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,581.86/2,942.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.89

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