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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,957.54, 4,436.30 and 1,497.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,957.54, 4,436.30 and 1,497.11 is: 2,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,957.54 : 4,436.30 = 1,497.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,957.54/4,436.30 = 1,497.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,957.54x = 4,436.30 × 1,497.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,957.54x = 6,641,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,641,610.65/2,957.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.66

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