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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.82, 2,997.93 and 843.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.82, 2,997.93 and 843.57 is: 1,265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.82 : 2,997.93 = 843.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.82/2,997.93 = 843.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.82x = 2,997.93 × 843.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.82x = 2,528,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,528,963.81/1,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.86

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