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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.64, 4,416.69 and 996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.64, 4,416.69 and 996.62 is: 1,494.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.64 : 4,416.69 = 996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.64/4,416.69 = 996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.64x = 4,416.69 × 996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.64x = 4,401,761.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,761.59/2,944.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.84

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