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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,994.78, 4,492.19 and 915.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,994.78, 4,492.19 and 915.11 is: 1,372.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,994.78 : 4,492.19 = 915.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,994.78/4,492.19 = 915.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,994.78x = 4,492.19 × 915.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,994.78x = 4,110,825.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,825.53/2,994.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.66

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