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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.36, 4,415.04 and 995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.36, 4,415.04 and 995.04 is: 1,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.36 : 4,415.04 = 995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.36/4,415.04 = 995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.36x = 4,415.04 × 995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.36x = 4,393,141.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,141.40/2,943.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.56

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