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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.55, 3,442.89 and 997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.55, 3,442.89 and 997.04 is: 1,494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.55 : 3,442.89 = 997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.55/3,442.89 = 997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.55x = 3,442.89 × 997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.55x = 3,432,699.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,699.05/2,296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.72

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