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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.85, 4,415.50 and 996.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.85, 4,415.50 and 996.07 is: 1,494.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.85 : 4,415.50 = 996.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.85/4,415.50 = 996.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.85x = 4,415.50 × 996.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.85x = 4,398,120.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,120.03/2,943.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.01

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