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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.87, 4,414.29 and 996.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.87, 4,414.29 and 996.44 is: 1,494.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.87 : 4,414.29 = 996.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.87/4,414.29 = 996.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.87x = 4,414.29 × 996.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.87x = 4,398,553.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,553.06/2,942.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.65

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