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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.36, 4,416.54 and 996.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.36, 4,416.54 and 996.04 is: 1,494.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.36 : 4,416.54 = 996.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.36/4,416.54 = 996.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.36x = 4,416.54 × 996.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.36x = 4,399,050.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399,050.50/2,944.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.06

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