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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.55, 4,270.28 and 997.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.55, 4,270.28 and 997.62 is: 1,496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.55 : 4,270.28 = 997.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.55/4,270.28 = 997.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.55x = 4,270.28 × 997.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.55x = 4,260,116.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,116.73/2,846.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.59

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