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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.93, 4,415.03 and 995.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.93, 4,415.03 and 995.09 is: 1,492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.93 : 4,415.03 = 995.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.93/4,415.03 = 995.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.93x = 4,415.03 × 995.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.93x = 4,393,352.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,352.20/2,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.85

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