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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.56, 2,995.22 and 1,373.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.56, 2,995.22 and 1,373.59 is: 2,059.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.56 : 2,995.22 = 1,373.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.56/2,995.22 = 1,373.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.56x = 2,995.22 × 1,373.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.56x = 4,114,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,182.40/1,997.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.61

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