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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.47, 4,416.03 and 995.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.47, 4,416.03 and 995.82 is: 1,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.47 : 4,416.03 = 995.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.47/4,416.03 = 995.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.47x = 4,416.03 × 995.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.47x = 4,397,570.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,570.99/2,943.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.01

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