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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.24, 2,996.96 and 901.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.24, 2,996.96 and 901.52 is: 1,352.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.24 : 2,996.96 = 901.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.24/2,996.96 = 901.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.24x = 2,996.96 × 901.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.24x = 2,701,799.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,701,799.89/1,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.77

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