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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.54, 4,414.46 and 994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.54, 4,414.46 and 994.70 is: 1,492.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.54 : 4,414.46 = 994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.54/4,414.46 = 994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.54x = 4,414.46 × 994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.54x = 4,391,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,063.36/2,942.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.27

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