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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.27, 4,413.69 and 995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.27, 4,413.69 and 995.22 is: 1,492.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.27 : 4,413.69 = 995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.27/4,413.69 = 995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.27x = 4,413.69 × 995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.27x = 4,392,592.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,592.56/2,943.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.42

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