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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.04, 4,493.32 and 943.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.04, 4,493.32 and 943.04 is: 1,414.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.04 : 4,493.32 = 943.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.04/4,493.32 = 943.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.04x = 4,493.32 × 943.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.04x = 4,237,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,380.49/2,995.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.80

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