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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.22, 4,417.16 and 996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.22, 4,417.16 and 996.57 is: 1,495.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.22 : 4,417.16 = 996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.22/4,417.16 = 996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.22x = 4,417.16 × 996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.22x = 4,402,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,004.16/2,944.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.14

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