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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.54, 4,417.46 and 996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.54, 4,417.46 and 996.70 is: 1,495.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.54 : 4,417.46 = 996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.54/4,417.46 = 996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.54x = 4,417.46 × 996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.54x = 4,402,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,882.38/2,944.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.27

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