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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.17, 4,433.55 and 1,497.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.17, 4,433.55 and 1,497.26 is: 2,241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.17 : 4,433.55 = 1,497.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.17/4,433.55 = 1,497.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.17x = 4,433.55 × 1,497.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.17x = 6,638,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,638,182.54/2,961.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.74

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