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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,072.44, 6,108.66 and 994.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,072.44, 6,108.66 and 994.44 is: 1,491.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,072.44 : 6,108.66 = 994.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,072.44/6,108.66 = 994.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,072.44x = 6,108.66 × 994.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,072.44x = 6,074,695.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074,695.85/4,072.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.66

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