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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.15, 4,414.01 and 994.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.15, 4,414.01 and 994.83 is: 1,492.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.15 : 4,414.01 = 994.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.15/4,414.01 = 994.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.15x = 4,414.01 × 994.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.15x = 4,391,184.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,391,184.59/2,943.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.00

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