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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.28, 4,413.67 and 995.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.28, 4,413.67 and 995.12 is: 1,491.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.28 : 4,413.67 = 995.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.28/4,413.67 = 995.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.28x = 4,413.67 × 995.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.28x = 4,392,106.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,392,106.73/2,944.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.74

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