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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.49, 4,415.11 and 995.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.49, 4,415.11 and 995.69 is: 1,493.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.49 : 4,415.11 = 995.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.49/4,415.11 = 995.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.49x = 4,415.11 × 995.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.49x = 4,396,078.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,396,078.47/2,943.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.49

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