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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.67, 4,414.11 and 994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.67, 4,414.11 and 994.89 is: 1,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.67 : 4,414.11 = 994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.67/4,414.11 = 994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.67x = 4,414.11 × 994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.67x = 4,391,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,553.90/2,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.37

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