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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.32, 3,444.46 and 997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.32, 3,444.46 and 997.76 is: 1,496.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.32 : 3,444.46 = 997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.32/3,444.46 = 997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.32x = 3,444.46 × 997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.32x = 3,436,744.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,744.41/2,296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.63

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