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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.62, 2,994 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.62, 2,994 and 901.70 is: 1,351.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.62 : 2,994 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.62/2,994 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.62x = 2,994 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.62x = 2,699,689.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,699,689.80/1,997.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.45

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