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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.96, 3,574.44 and 997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.96, 3,574.44 and 997.26 is: 1,495.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.96 : 3,574.44 = 997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.96/3,574.44 = 997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.96x = 3,574.44 × 997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.96x = 3,564,646.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,564,646.03/2,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.89

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