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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.58, 4,491.34 and 914.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.58, 4,491.34 and 914.08 is: 1,370.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.58 : 4,491.34 = 914.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.58/4,491.34 = 914.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.58x = 4,491.34 × 914.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.58x = 4,105,444.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,444.07/2,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.96

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