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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.54, 4,416.81 and 995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.54, 4,416.81 and 995.68 is: 1,493.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.54 : 4,416.81 = 995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.54/4,416.81 = 995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.54x = 4,416.81 × 995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.54x = 4,397,729.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,397,729.38/2,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.52

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