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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.40, 4,490.80 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.40, 4,490.80 and 914.40 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.40 : 4,490.80 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.40/4,490.80 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.40x = 4,490.80 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.40x = 4,106,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,387.52/2,994.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

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