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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.72, 4,493.96 and 1,263.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.72, 4,493.96 and 1,263.34 is: 1,895.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.72 : 4,493.96 = 1,263.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.72/4,493.96 = 1,263.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.72x = 4,493.96 × 1,263.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.72x = 5,677,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,677,399.43/2,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,895.80

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