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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.50, 2,997.85 and 901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.50, 2,997.85 and 901.96 is: 1,353.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.50 : 2,997.85 = 901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.50/2,997.85 = 901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.50x = 2,997.85 × 901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.50x = 2,703,934.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,703,934.42/1,997.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.66

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