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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,943.94, 4,415.91 and 996.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,943.94, 4,415.91 and 996.29 is: 1,494.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,943.94 : 4,415.91 = 996.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,943.94/4,415.91 = 996.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,943.94x = 4,415.91 × 996.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,943.94x = 4,399,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,538.01/2,943.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.44

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