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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.20, 4,491.99 and 914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.20, 4,491.99 and 914.12 is: 1,371.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.20 : 4,491.99 = 914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.20/4,491.99 = 914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.20x = 4,491.99 × 914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.20x = 4,106,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,195.44/2,994.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.39

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