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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,942.97, 4,414.19 and 995.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,942.97, 4,414.19 and 995.19 is: 1,492.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,942.97 : 4,414.19 = 995.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,942.97/4,414.19 = 995.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,942.97x = 4,414.19 × 995.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,942.97x = 4,392,952.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,952.77/2,942.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.69

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