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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.47, 4,496.04 and 1,148.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.47, 4,496.04 and 1,148.45 is: 1,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.47 : 4,496.04 = 1,148.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.47/4,496.04 = 1,148.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.47x = 4,496.04 × 1,148.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.47x = 5,163,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163,454.66/2,997.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.60

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