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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.04, 4,496.34 and 945.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.04, 4,496.34 and 945.04 is: 1,417.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.04 : 4,496.34 = 945.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.04/4,496.34 = 945.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.04x = 4,496.34 × 945.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.04x = 4,249,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,249,221.15/2,997.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.81

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