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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,970.12, 4,455.69 and 996.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,970.12, 4,455.69 and 996.22 is: 1,494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,970.12 : 4,455.69 = 996.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,970.12/4,455.69 = 996.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,970.12x = 4,455.69 × 996.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,970.12x = 4,438,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,847.49/2,970.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.50

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