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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.44, 4,454.05 and 996.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.44, 4,454.05 and 996.57 is: 1,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.44 : 4,454.05 = 996.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.44/4,454.05 = 996.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.44x = 4,454.05 × 996.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.44x = 4,438,772.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,438,772.61/2,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.81

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