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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.46, 3,443.88 and 997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.46, 3,443.88 and 997.63 is: 1,496.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.46 : 3,443.88 = 997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.46/3,443.88 = 997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.46x = 3,443.88 × 997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.46x = 3,435,718.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,435,718.00/2,296.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.09

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