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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.83, 4,414.50 and 995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.83, 4,414.50 and 995.67 is: 1,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.83 : 4,414.50 = 995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.83/4,414.50 = 995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.83x = 4,414.50 × 995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.83x = 4,395,385.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395,385.22/2,944.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.58

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