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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,944.82, 4,417.24 and 997.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,944.82, 4,417.24 and 997.04 is: 1,495.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,944.82 : 4,417.24 = 997.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,944.82/4,417.24 = 997.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,944.82x = 4,417.24 × 997.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,944.82x = 4,404,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404,164.97/2,944.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.56

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