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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.38, 2,996.33 and 1,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.38, 2,996.33 and 1,071.67 is: 1,607.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.38 : 2,996.33 = 1,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.38/2,996.33 = 1,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.38x = 2,996.33 × 1,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.38x = 3,211,069.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,069.74/1,997.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.64

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