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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,996, 4,494 and 944

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,996, 4,494 and 944 is: 1,416

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,996 : 4,494 = 944 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,996/4,494 = 944/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,996x = 4,494 × 944
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,996x = 4,242,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,242,336/2,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416

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