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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,995.78, 4,493.69 and 916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,995.78, 4,493.69 and 916.11 is: 1,374.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,995.78 : 4,493.69 = 916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,995.78/4,493.69 = 916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,995.78x = 4,493.69 × 916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,995.78x = 4,116,714.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116,714.35/2,995.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.17

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