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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.56, 4,270.08 and 997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.56, 4,270.08 and 997.80 is: 1,496.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.56 : 4,270.08 = 997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.56/4,270.08 = 997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.56x = 4,270.08 × 997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.56x = 4,260,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,685.82/2,846.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.78

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