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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,968.97, 4,453.64 and 994.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,968.97, 4,453.64 and 994.50 is: 1,491.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,968.97 : 4,453.64 = 994.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,968.97/4,453.64 = 994.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,968.97x = 4,453.64 × 994.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,968.97x = 4,429,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,429,140.01/2,968.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.81

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