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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.46, 2,991.72 and 1,555.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.46, 2,991.72 and 1,555.27 is: 2,329.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.46 : 2,991.72 = 1,555.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.46/2,991.72 = 1,555.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.46x = 2,991.72 × 1,555.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.46x = 4,652,932.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,652,932.36/1,997.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,329.42

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