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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.92, 4,416.46 and 996.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.92, 4,416.46 and 996.68 is: 1,495.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.92 : 4,416.46 = 996.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.92/4,416.46 = 996.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.92x = 4,416.46 × 996.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.92x = 4,401,797.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,797.35/2,943.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.22

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