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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.69, 2,998.13 and 902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.69, 2,998.13 and 902.15 is: 1,353.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.69 : 2,998.13 = 902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.69/2,998.13 = 902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.69x = 2,998.13 × 902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.69x = 2,704,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,750.24/1,997.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.94

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