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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.48, 4,497.02 and 1,610.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.48, 4,497.02 and 1,610.22 is: 2,415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.48 : 4,497.02 = 1,610.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.48/4,497.02 = 1,610.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.48x = 4,497.02 × 1,610.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.48x = 7,241,191.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,241,191.54/2,997.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,415.76

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