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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.36, 4,497.96 and 1,457.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.36, 4,497.96 and 1,457.52 is: 2,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.36 : 4,497.96 = 1,457.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.36/4,497.96 = 1,457.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.36x = 4,497.96 × 1,457.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.36x = 6,555,866.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,555,866.66/2,997.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,187.21

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