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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.93, 4,418.03 and 997.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.93, 4,418.03 and 997.09 is: 1,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.93 : 4,418.03 = 997.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.93/4,418.03 = 997.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.93x = 4,418.03 × 997.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.93x = 4,405,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,173.53/2,944.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.85

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