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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.54, 4,412.54 and 994.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.54, 4,412.54 and 994.38 is: 1,490.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.54 : 4,412.54 = 994.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.54/4,412.54 = 994.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.54x = 4,412.54 × 994.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.54x = 4,387,727.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387,727.46/2,943.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.63

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