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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.17, 4,417.76 and 997.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.17, 4,417.76 and 997.22 is: 1,495.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.17 : 4,417.76 = 997.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.17/4,417.76 = 997.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.17x = 4,417.76 × 997.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.17x = 4,405,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,484.69/2,945.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.84

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