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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.04, 4,417.56 and 996.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.04, 4,417.56 and 996.18 is: 1,494.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.04 : 4,417.56 = 996.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.04/4,417.56 = 996.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.04x = 4,417.56 × 996.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.04x = 4,400,684.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400,684.92/2,945.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.27

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