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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,444.98, 5,167.74 and 1,497.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,444.98, 5,167.74 and 1,497.30 is: 2,246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,444.98 : 5,167.74 = 1,497.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,444.98/5,167.74 = 1,497.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,444.98x = 5,167.74 × 1,497.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,444.98x = 7,737,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,737,657.10/3,444.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,246.07

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