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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,295.67, 3,444.90 and 997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,295.67, 3,444.90 and 997.14 is: 1,496.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,295.67 : 3,444.90 = 997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,295.67/3,444.90 = 997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,295.67x = 3,444.90 × 997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,295.67x = 3,435,047.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,047.59/2,295.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.32

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