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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.22, 4,132.47 and 2,464.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.22, 4,132.47 and 2,464.24 is: 3,397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.22 : 4,132.47 = 2,464.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.22/4,132.47 = 2,464.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.22x = 4,132.47 × 2,464.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.22x = 10,183,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,183,397.87/2,997.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,397.61

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