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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,997.86, 2,997.16 and 902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,997.86, 2,997.16 and 902.74 is: 1,354.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,997.86 : 2,997.16 = 902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,997.86/2,997.16 = 902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,997.86x = 2,997.16 × 902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,997.86x = 2,705,656.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,705,656.22/1,997.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,354.28

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