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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.38, 4,415.48 and 995.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.38, 4,415.48 and 995.06 is: 1,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.38 : 4,415.48 = 995.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.38/4,415.48 = 995.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.38x = 4,415.48 × 995.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.38x = 4,393,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,393,667.53/2,943.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.73

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