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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.80, 2,997 and 902.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.80, 2,997 and 902.48 is: 1,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.80 : 2,997 = 902.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.80/2,997 = 902.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.80x = 2,997 × 902.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.80x = 2,704,717.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704,717.58/1,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.85

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