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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.30, 4,492.57 and 1,435.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.30, 4,492.57 and 1,435.14 is: 2,151.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.30 : 4,492.57 = 1,435.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.30/4,492.57 = 1,435.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.30x = 4,492.57 × 1,435.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.30x = 6,447,466.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,447,466.91/2,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.09

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