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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.64, 4,497.06 and 1,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.64, 4,497.06 and 1,148.68 is: 1,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.64 : 4,497.06 = 1,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.64/4,497.06 = 1,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.64x = 4,497.06 × 1,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.64x = 5,165,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165,682.88/2,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.25

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