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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.10, 4,415.87 and 996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.10, 4,415.87 and 996.32 is: 1,494.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.10 : 4,415.87 = 996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.10/4,415.87 = 996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.10x = 4,415.87 × 996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.10x = 4,399,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,600.01/2,944.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.38

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