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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,972.93, 4,457.75 and 997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,972.93, 4,457.75 and 997.52 is: 1,495.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,972.93 : 4,457.75 = 997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,972.93/4,457.75 = 997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,972.93x = 4,457.75 × 997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,972.93x = 4,446,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,446,667.50/2,972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.72

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