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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.26, 4,491.78 and 1,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.26, 4,491.78 and 1,262.94 is: 1,893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.26 : 4,491.78 = 1,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.26/4,491.78 = 1,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.26x = 4,491.78 × 1,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.26x = 5,672,848.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,848.63/2,995.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,893.94

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