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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.08, 4,416.24 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.08, 4,416.24 and 996.24 is: 1,494.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.08 : 4,416.24 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.08/4,416.24 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.08x = 4,416.24 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.08x = 4,399,634.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,634.94/2,944.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.40

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