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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,971.51, 4,457.25 and 996.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,971.51, 4,457.25 and 996.77 is: 1,495.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,971.51 : 4,457.25 = 996.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,971.51/4,457.25 = 996.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,971.51x = 4,457.25 × 996.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,971.51x = 4,442,864.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,864.23/2,971.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.15

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