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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.28, 4,268.80 and 997.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.28, 4,268.80 and 997.36 is: 1,495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.28 : 4,268.80 = 997.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.28/4,268.80 = 997.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.28x = 4,268.80 × 997.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.28x = 4,257,530.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,530.37/2,846.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.82

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