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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,997.78, 4,496.61 and 945.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,997.78, 4,496.61 and 945.78 is: 1,418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,997.78 : 4,496.61 = 945.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,997.78/4,496.61 = 945.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,997.78x = 4,496.61 × 945.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,997.78x = 4,252,803.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,803.81/2,997.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.65

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