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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.25, 4,271.30 and 997.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.25, 4,271.30 and 997.38 is: 1,496.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.25 : 4,271.30 = 997.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.25/4,271.30 = 997.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.25x = 4,271.30 × 997.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.25x = 4,260,109.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,109.19/2,846.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.74

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