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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,296.64, 3,444.24 and 997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,296.64, 3,444.24 and 997.76 is: 1,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,296.64 : 3,444.24 = 997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,296.64/3,444.24 = 997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,296.64x = 3,444.24 × 997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,296.64x = 3,436,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,436,524.90/2,296.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.33

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