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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,945.45, 4,418.02 and 997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,945.45, 4,418.02 and 997.67 is: 1,496.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,945.45 : 4,418.02 = 997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,945.45/4,418.02 = 997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,945.45x = 4,418.02 × 997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,945.45x = 4,407,726.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,407,726.01/2,945.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.45

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