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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.10, 4,457.43 and 997.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.10, 4,457.43 and 997.80 is: 1,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.10 : 4,457.43 = 997.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.10/4,457.43 = 997.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.10x = 4,457.43 × 997.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.10x = 4,447,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,627.40/2,972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.46

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