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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.30, 4,439.40 and 1,497.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.30, 4,439.40 and 1,497.82 is: 2,244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.30 : 4,439.40 = 1,497.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.30/4,439.40 = 1,497.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.30x = 4,439.40 × 1,497.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.30x = 6,649,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,649,422.11/2,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.68

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